Dora Historian Ozarks

Dora Historian Ozarks Historical photos, stories, genealogy and history from Ozark, Douglas and Howell Counties as well as surrounding counties in the Missouri Ozarks.

Charlie HICKS is shown on the far right with his arms crossed. Do you recognize any of the other people? Charlie is Mary...
06/08/2026

Charlie HICKS is shown on the far right with his arms crossed. Do you recognize any of the other people? Charlie is Mary Nelson's grandfather. She hasn't had any luck identifying the rest of the folks.

Warning! AI generated "historic" themed pages are all over Facebook. If you see AI Info under the name of a Fac...
06/08/2026

Warning! AI generated "historic" themed pages are all over Facebook. If you see AI Info under the name of a page, you will be viewing fake historical photos.
Can you see anything wrong with this supposedly historic photo?

Smithsonian Hotel in Ava, MO in the early 1900s. Later was destroyed by fireIn 1908 Leo FLOYD and Lydia HOLT of Olathe, ...
06/08/2026

Smithsonian Hotel in Ava, MO in the early 1900s. Later was destroyed by fire
In 1908 Leo FLOYD and Lydia HOLT of Olathe, MO eloped and were married in the hotel lobby by Rev. G. R. CURRY.
Where was the old hotel located?

Thayer, MO - Old Grannie Blue Place - built in 1835Postmarked 1908 - to Miss Nannie Brother in Walter Hill, Tenn.Is anyo...
06/07/2026

Thayer, MO - Old Grannie Blue Place - built in 1835
Postmarked 1908 - to Miss Nannie Brother in Walter Hill, Tenn.
Is anyone familiar with this place?
Toney Aid Postcard Collection

Dora High School Future Homemakers of America visited Lucille BARTON's Boarding Home at 708 Grace Ave in West Plains, MO...
06/07/2026

Dora High School Future Homemakers of America visited Lucille BARTON's Boarding Home at 708 Grace Ave in West Plains, MO. Front - Sherry WIENS, Ruby LADAGE, Margueriete MOSER, Connie DAWSON
Middle row - Esia SHEPPARD, Connie FRAZIER, Ann MARTIN
Back row - Judy ROSS (teacher), Sonya HODGE, Gina UHLMANN, Sherry WHEAT, Donna BURGESS, Becky JOHNSON, Mickey DENNIS.
Let me know if I got any names wrong. I'm guessing the home was a private nursing home. Looks like the house is still standing on Grace Avenue.

Some old homes in Ava, MO. Does anyone know any of the history of the homes and the families who lived in them?
06/06/2026

Some old homes in Ava, MO. Does anyone know any of the history of the homes and the families who lived in them?

1909 - Local Notes gossip column in Ava, MO. I recognize some last names.Are any of your ancestors mentioned in local ne...
06/06/2026

1909 - Local Notes gossip column in Ava, MO. I recognize some last names.
Are any of your ancestors mentioned in local news?

1932 - Thayer, MO - The new home of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Davis?Size of the house- 51 x 35, full basement, front and back po...
06/06/2026

1932 - Thayer, MO - The new home of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Davis?
Size of the house- 51 x 35, full basement, front and back porch 10 x 30, 14 rooms.

What a house! Is it still standing? Can anyone confirm the owner's names?
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December 1985 - Roberta STRONG featured recipes from Mildred CRITES, Bess CROPPER and Opal SHIPLEY from Dora, MO in her ...
06/05/2026

December 1985 - Roberta STRONG featured recipes from Mildred CRITES, Bess CROPPER and Opal SHIPLEY from Dora, MO in her Ozark Cookin' column in the Ozark County Times.
Do any of the local newspapers still publish a cooking column?

LEAVITT's General Merchandise Store in Houston, MO - Texas County.Is this store still standing?Toney Aid Postcard Collec...
06/05/2026

LEAVITT's General Merchandise Store in Houston, MO - Texas County.
Is this store still standing?
Toney Aid Postcard Collection

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