Enjoy a walk through Dixon as you check out train-related murals around town. With a lovely train park in Crocker, you can tour the caboose at Frisco Park while enjoying the floral displays. About 30 minutes north of Fort Leonard Wood, the Frisco Auto Tour offers a look at the railroad’s impact on northern Pulaski County.
Louis-San Francisco Railway - also known as The Frisco - ran through the small communities of Dixon, Crocker, and Hancock. The Trail of Tears is recognized with seven historical markers along a portion of the actual trail. They camped near Fort Leonard Wood along the Roubidoux Creek. More than 100,000 Native Americans were forced to march from the southeastern United States to Indian Territory (Oklahoma) along the Trail of Tears. Trail of Tears Memorial in Jerome, MO (Photo Credit: BD Images / ) 4. Along the way, you’ll visit historic stops including Doolin’s blacksmith shop, the former county jail, and the Roubidoux Bridge over Roubidoux Creek. Only a few minutes’ drive from Fort Leonard Wood, the museum offers an interesting walk through time.įollowing your visit to the courthouse, enjoy a walking tour through downtown Waynesville. Sit in the judge’s chair and bang the gavel as you visit an old courtroom, complete with law books on shelves along the wall and pews in the public gallery. The city hosts a realistic battle reenactment during the annual Old Settlers Day celebration each summer.Įxplore Pulaski County history as you encounter artifacts and memorabilia covering more than a century at the Pulaski County Museum. The Union Army built a fort at the top of a hill overlooking the city that is now recognized with a historical marker. While no major battles took place in the area, Union and Confederate soldiers had several skirmishes. The Old Stagecoach Stop has served several roles over the years, including being a hospital for the Union Army during the Civil War. From the Civil War to America’s love affair with the road, Waynesville encourages you to explore downtown and more. Route 66 runs through Waynesville and the small city enjoys promoting its history. You’ll find plenty of souvenirs and memorabilia in Uranus, along with dinosaur sculptures and even a live bait vending machine. Known for its nightly burlesque club, Uranus offers a plethora of attractions, from a fudge and candy store to a chicken wing restaurant. Croaker that greets travelers between Saint Robert (home to Fort Leonard Wood) and Waynesville, the county seat, to Devils Elbow, a bridge over the Big Piney River built six years before the Great Depression, you’ll find history and pop culture along a recommended 90-minute drive.įor a unique experience along Route 66, you’ll want to visit Uranus, a self-proclaimed town that’s actually a tourist attraction. Along the way, unique attractions pop up, and Pulaski County is home to several of them. Route 66 cuts across Missouri from near St. Among the exhibits are outdoor military vehicle and World War II camp exhibits. Mahaffey Museum Complex, which also includes the Army Engineer Museum and Chemical Corp Museum. The Military Police Museum is part of the John B. From the MP’s earliest days, dating back to 1775 and through to today’s soldiers, the museum explores military police growth and challenges over the years through exhibits, uniforms, and artifacts. Army Military Police Corp Regimental Museum. Learn about the history of the military police at the U.S. Salute The Military At Fort Leonard Wood Museums
Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Fort Leonard Wood (Photo Credit: Rosemarie Mosteller / ) 1. While the men and women who serve our nation call Fort Leonard Wood home for a short time, the area welcomes not only them but also their friends and family, who look for things to do and places to go while visiting the area.įrom famous Route 66 attractions to rail history and shopping opportunities, Pulaski County - home to Fort Leonard Wood - encourages you to complete your own tour. Hooah! Fort Leonard Wood near the Ozarks in south-central Missouri is home to thousands of United States Army soldiers and trainees.
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