History Blog 

This image of the Park Hotel was published in “History of Marion County, Missouri, 1884.” MARY LOU MONTGOMERY John B. Price, (1822-1895)...

Despite his comedic antics, Bill Atterberry, born in 1942, is an accomplished musician and can play seven instruments. Hannibal...

Hannibal as it was. Most, but not all, of the buildings pictured have been demolished over the years. Stanley Nicholson gave these photos...

Frank Richards, 1867-1925. A Hannibal native who operated a pharmacy at 112 Main St., for 20 years, circa 1897-1916. Photo shared by the...

Pictured are the two houses on St. Mary’s Avenue described in today’s story. At right is the house occupied in the 19-teens by William...

Arvil Mefford poses with his family prior to service during World War II. To his right is daughter, Carol. To his left is his wife,...

Brian White, shown with recording equipment, in front of the Marion County Courthouse in Palmyra. Contributed photo MARY LOU MONTGOMERY...

Wayne, left, and his son Gerry Turner are pictured during the 1950s in Hannibal, Mo., while Walter was employed by Zimmerman’s Bakery....

The two-story frame house at 3240 St. Mary’s Ave., is believed to have been first owned by Frederick C. and Elizabeth P. Gannaway Burkey...

The two-story, five-bedroom house at 3300 St. Mary’s avenue is believed to have been constructed by J. William (Billy) Mefford, along...