The Christian County Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Christian County, Missouri. It operates the Christian County Museum on donations only.

The Museum is located at 100 E Elm St, Ozark, MO 65721 on the historic Ozark Square and is currently open Wednesday – Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

News

The 4th annual Night at the Museum was wonderful! Thanks to our always-good speaker Wayne Glenn (The Old Record Collector), and a huge thank you and shout-out to sponsors @Rosie Jo’s Cafe, @Ken Cheffey – Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance, @Marketplace Printing & Design, @Cassidy Flower Co. at Estes Farms , @Multi Printing, and @Rollings & Associates Insurance. See MoreSee Less
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Featured in the gift shop at the Christian County Museum is a newly-minted historical DVD about the old ghost town of Riverdale, Missouri. A once-thriving milling town on the Finley River just south of Nixa, it had a rich and interesting history. Stop by the museum and pick yours up. Only $14.95. Pay by check or cash, (NO CARDS). See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming Special exhibits and historical presentations at the Christian County Museum: See MoreSee Less
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CHRISTIAN COUNTY BY-GONESWorld War I intervened with plans for a new courthouse in 1914, and the current courthouse was not finished until 1921.(From the Billings Times 3/12/1914; Pegram Photo Collection, Christian County Museum) See MoreSee Less
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A shout-out to the Historic River District for the new historical marker on the courthouse lawn on the Ozark square. It is very nicely done and a true treasure for the historic river district and its rich heritage! See MoreSee Less
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CHRISTIAN COUNTY BY-GONESThe Women’s Progressive Farmers Assn met in Feb 1944 at the home of Mrs. Millard St. John with thirteen attending the covered dish luncheon and business session. The WPFA organized in 1921 with the goal of improving rural life, but grew into a state organization that incorporated in 1928. Its motto was “Loyalty and service to the M.F.A. (Mutual Farmers Association). It disbanded in 1985 after decades of public service and community participation. (From the Christian County Republican 2/10/1944; https://files.shsmo.org/manuscripts/columbia/C3726.pdf; https://www.loc.gov/resource/gdcmassbookdig.programsofwomens00wome/?sp=3) See MoreSee Less
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Contact Us

Address: 100 E Elm St Ozark, MO 65721 on the south side of the Ozark Square

Hours: Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Admission is free.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 442 Ozark, MO

Email: christiancohistorical@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianCoHistorical/

Donations/Events

The Christian County Museum runs entirely on the generosity of donors and volunteers. Below are ways you can help:


Membership

Support local history and the Christian County Museum -- join the Christian County Historical Society today! All levels of membership receive the Christian County Historian, our quarterly publication with fascinating articles on county history and announcements of upcoming events.

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(To pay by check, please contact us.)