The Christian County Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Christian County, Missouri. It operates the Christian County Museum on donations only.

The Museum is located at 100 E Elm St, Ozark, MO 65721 on the historic Ozark Square and is currently open Wednesday – Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

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Christian County Museum & Historical Society

Mon October 12th

Christian County Museum & Historical Society
A MAJOR NEW EXHIBIT AT THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY MUSEUM!We recently spent considerable hours and effort creating a new and far-reaching exhibit that we are sure you will find interesting. It is a history of Harold Bell Wright and his exceptionally popular novel, The Shepherd of the Hills. Since its 1907 publication, that single novel has created an influx of tourists into this region that is still going strong today. With its tourist attractions, plays, movies and long-lived outdoor drama, The Shepherd of the Hills has changed our region and created what has been termed for many decades as the “Shepherd of the Hills Country” here in Southwest Missouri. …

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Sun October 11th

Christian County Museum & Historical Society
CHRISTIAN COUNTY BY-GONESThe hotel on the northwest corner of the Ozark square was built in 1898 as the Wrightsman Hotel. It continued operating until the late 1930s, when Mr. and Mrs. Art Smith took it over, renaming it the Smith Hotel. The Smiths ran it for around twenty-five years, making it famous for good food served family style. The Smiths retired in 1959; it was subsequently called the Ozark Hotel. In 1979 the vacant building was razed. (From the Christian County Republican 6/10/98, 7/20/39, 4/16/1959; Springfield News-Leader 12/18/1979) …

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Christian County Museum & Historical Society

Fri October 9th

Christian County Museum & Historical Society
Tomorrow’s the day we go to Bull Creek!!Join us Saturday, Oct 10th at 3:00 at the Christian County Museum for a field trip to the site of Bull Mills on Bull Creek. We will meet at the museum (100 E. Elm, on the Square in Ozark) for maps and to coordinate vehicles for the trip (low clearance vehicles not recommended). The private property we will visit was also visited by Henry Schoolcraft (who will be our “guide” for the visit), Civil War troops, Native Americans and has the Ozark Mail Trace crossing it as well as the historic Cobb-Keaton Cemetery. Please bring a chair, insect repellent and water. A restroom will be available at the first stop. See all you history buffs tomorrow!! …

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Sun October 4th

Christian County Museum & Historical Society
CHRISTIAN COUNTY BY-GONESArts and Craft Fairs in Ozark have changed considerably in the last 51 years–no more ‘throw the chicken out the window contest.’(From the Springfield Leader & Press 10/2/1975) …

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Address: 100 E Elm St Ozark, MO 65721 on the south side of the Ozark Square

Hours: Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Admission is free.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 442 Ozark, MO

Email: christiancohistorical@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianCoHistorical/

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The Christian County Museum runs entirely on the generosity of donors and volunteers. Below are ways you can help:


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Support local history and the Christian County Museum -- join the Christian County Historical Society today! All levels of membership receive the Christian County Historian, our quarterly publication with fascinating articles on county history and announcements of upcoming events.

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Christian County Museum and Historical Society, Inc. is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization