Originally a steamboat landing, Parkville began to take shape when George S. Park purchased the site in 1838 and built his home on the bluffs above the Missouri River. In 1844, Park formally platted the town of Parkville and by 1850, a thriving community existed on the banks of the Missouri River. By 1877 there were general stores, a shoe store, grocery, hardware, blacksmith shop and two hotels.
Newly digitized! View issues of the Industrial Luminary from 1853-1855
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