The Oak Grove Historical Society

Oak Grove, Missouri

Shining a Light to Our Past

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     If you have a photo to share, please mail it to: Karen Findley, PO Box 942, Oak Grove, MO 64075 or

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    Stanchions
    Stanchions
    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.
    Children Reading Oak Grove Banner
    Children Reading Oak Grove Banner
    This photo was in a book, The History of Jackson County.
    Harvest Crew
    Harvest Crew
    Another crew during harvest time.
    Furnished by Wallace Johnson
    Family Threshing Crew
    Family Threshing Crew
    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's Military Display
    Charles Petty's Military Display
    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
    Boys in a Parade with Goats & Wagon
    Boys in a Parade with Goats & Wagon
    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 & Elmer Young With Goats
    Bill & Elmer Young With Goats
    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
    100th Webb Reunion at Frick Park
    100th Webb Reunion at Frick Park
    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
    Oak Grove Horse Show
    Oak Grove Horse Show
    Courtesy of Hollis Dyer
    John & Hugh Ayers 1903
    John & Hugh Ayers 1903
    Courtesy of Hollis Dyer
    Oak Grove Marching Band
    Oak Grove Marching Band
    The Marching Band on Broadway, looking south.
    Courtesy of Hollis Dyer
    Horse Show Flower Parade 1911
    Horse Show Flower Parade 1911
    Contributed by Wallace Johnson
    Oak Grove, MO
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