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the cabins.
Thirteen authentic log cabins were moved to Wheatland,
Hickory Co. MO. from other locations within the county. This created what is known
as Pioneer Village in the town of Wheatland, MO. The Hickory County Economic Development Council, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, and
a group of volunteers began construction on this project in 1992.
First, these log buildings had to be located in Hickory County and the surrounding area. Next,
each building had to be
disassembled at their original location and reassembled in Wheatland. This was
not an easy undertaking, as each log and part of the structure had to be labeled
as the building was taken apart, in order to reassemble the building using the
original material and have it fit in the proper order. Not only were the logs numbered, but care had to be taken with the interior parts
as they were reassembled also.
Pioneer Village also had a replica stagecoach relay station. The relay station was built from a photograph of an original
relay station. The Butterfield Overland Mail ran from Tipton, MO through Wheatland,
Missouri and on to San Francisco, California--a route of 2,790 miles. This operation
took place from 1858 to 1860.
By 1995, the Pioneer Village was taking shape. Now houses, barns and corn cribs
, a blacksmith shop and two guest cabins are in place in addition to the mail relay station.
All buildings were graciously donated to the Wheatland, Pioneer Village.
Dates are to the best of our knowledge and some are approximate.
Pioneer Village celebrates special occasions.
Christmas Lighting ceremony takes place on the second Sunday of December.
Wheatland Harvest Festival is held in September on the first weekend following Labor Day.
On Harvest Day, you will find artists, craftspeople and entertainers celebrating in community spirit.
Wheatland is looking forward to the crafters in the log building on a permanent basis.
Visitors hours are 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. daily.
Groups call ahead 417-282-6552.
Any one who has additional information on this
project, please contact me
Pictures taken by Linda Crawford whose husband Jack grew up across from the cabin donated by Maxine Carbin.
Any historical facts and pictures of Hickory County are welcome.
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