John George (in front) worked in the George Historic Cemetery preparing informative boards about life during the Civil War. The Oak Grove High School industrial arts class made the stanchions for the boards. Furnished by Marilyn George.

This photo was in a book, The History of Jackson County.

Another crew during harvest time. Furnished by Wallace Johnson

The threshing crews traveled from farm to farm. There were several families in Oak Grove that harvested the crops around the community. Furnished by Warren Thomas

Charles Petty created a display for Veterans' Day 2012. It was displayed in the store, Scavenger Hunt, and at the open house of the Oak Grove HIstorical Society. Furnished by Louise Shore

Bill and Elmer Young participated in a parade advertising for Les George. They are across the street from the drug store and barber shop. Furnished by Elmer Young

Bill and Elmer's father, John Young, purchased the two goats for Bill and Elmer to entertain themselves. John made the harnesses for the team of goats. This was a vacant lot near their home. Furnished by Elmer Young

August 10, 2014. A new shelter house has been built in Webb Park. A joint effort between the Webb Family and Oak Grove's Park & Recreation dept. are responsible for it's existence. Furnished by Berta Webb

Courtesy of Hollis Dyer

Courtesy of Hollis Dyer

The Marching Band on Broadway, looking south. Courtesy of Hollis Dyer

Contributed by Wallace Johnson Oak Grove, MO