William Anderson 1835 James M. Bates 1834 Henry Bier 1846 Walter Boulware 1840 John Boulware 1844 Dr. J. N. Coons Kentucky 1829 Joseph Cochran 1849 Michael Diemer Germany 1819 Rev. J. S. Dingle 1848 Drummond and Gansz 1858 Gansz 1857 William Dudley Kentucky 1823 Dr. J. H. Ealy Pennsylvania 1828 Rev. F. L. Ferguson Kentucky … Read more
The Gardener House 1828 NRHP A famous hotel and stage coach stop between St. Louis and Des Moines. It also served as a “Dram Shop” (tavern), school and residence with combination of Federal and Greek Revival styles. The building now serves as a visitor information center and museum. The First Baptist Church 1871 Romanesque-Gothic style … Read more
Name Age Address Vardeman, J. B. 59 New London McCarty, M C 72 Palmyra Alton, Mrs. Ann P. 70 Palmyra Taylor, Mrs. Eleanor Near Hannibal Valiant, Mrs. A W 70 Palmyra Miller, Samuel 61 Palmyra Lear, Isaac 57 Newark, Knox Co. Grafford, Mrs. Eliza 79 Warren Giles, G. T. (born 1820) in Mo. since 1848, … Read more
Palmyra, Mo, – Jan 21, 1927 “Lover’s Leap,” overlooking the Mississippi river at Hannibal, Mo., immortalized by Mark Twain as Cardiff hill in his book “Tom Sawyer,” was recently sold at sheriff’s sale for $7. Robert L. Marks of Hannibal was the purchaser. This plot of ground, which comprises the very peak of the gigantic … Read more
Over the years, many events, celebrations, anniversaries, and parades have been held that observe Marion County’s past. Here’s a look at some of them: Local Events 1873 Fabius Township Fair 1836 Palmyra Missouri Jockey Club Races 1841 Palmyra Fall Club Races
The races over the Central Course at Palmyra, commenced on Thursday 2d Sept., and continued three days. The following gentlemen comprise the officers of the Club: Robert Stewart, Esq., President; Stanton Bucknor, Esq., Vice President; P. C. Lane, Secretary; G. A. Hudson, Esq., and Dr. W. O. Peake, Timers; Col. Taylor, Uriel Wright, and Richard … Read more
We are indebted to “A Member of the Club” for the annexed report of the Palmyra, Missouri, races. It is imperfect in many particulars, but, as our unknown correspondent remarks, it is better than none, and we are obliged to him for it. First Day, Sept. 15, 1836 – Purse, $200, Four mile heats … Read more
Prairie Farmer, Nov 8 1873 This association was organized among the farmers of this township, in Marion county, Mo., a year ago, and has held two annual fairs, both in the wood’s pasture of James B. Redd, a pleasant spot four miles north of Palmyra and eight from Quincy, Ill. The exhibition last year was … Read more
County Government Marion County Government Officials 1920-1921 Republican Voters in Marion County, 1889 Municipal Government Hannibal City Officers 1845-1901 Postal Records Hannibal Missouri Postmasters 1828-2004 Peace Officers Mrs. Alcinda E. Turner Becomes Sheriff Links Hannibal City Hall Hannibal City Charter Hannibal City Code Board of Public Works
Becomes Sheriff Mrs. Alcinda E. Turner Palmyra, Mo., June 14, 1931. – Alcinda E. Turner, widow of the late Sheriff A. E. Turner, became sheriff of Marion County, Missouri, Saturday, the oath of office being administered by County Clerk M. K. Byrum. Mrs. Turner is the first woman sheriff Marion County has ever had and … Read more