Life-size bronze statue honoring the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry, the first uniformed all Black American unit to fight in the Civil War. The unit fought in the October 1862 Battle of Island Mound, also known as the Battle of Fort Toothman.
All ground-floor rooms with outside entrances. Cable TV. No-smoking and smoking rooms available. Two blocks east of Route 71 at Rich Hill exit; four miles from Four Rivers Conservation area.
This fully restored 1901 courthouse is on National Register of Historic Places. It is made of Carthage marble. See the moonface clock tower, catwalk, statues of Lady Columbia and Lady Justices, tile quilt-pattern floor. View the 1863 Order No. 11 picture and murals.
This is the largest geneaology library in Bates County. It features an extensive digital collection, and DSL is available. Open year-round; free admission.
The museum houses artifacts from 1821 to 1960, tracing the history of the area. Eight themed rooms show how people lived and worked: American Indian artifacts; Harmony Mission; Civil War; coal mining; pioneer memorabilia and other items. The Time Line Room is devoted to the sequence of historical events from 1821 forward. The Nyhart one-room school is on the grounds. Open April-October. Closed holidays.
Fully furnished home. Large covered porch, sunroom, three bedrooms (two with queen bed; one with twin beds), two-and-a-half baths, fully equipped kitchen, grill, quiet neighborhood, off street parking. Weekly rates available. Brochure with photos available.
We will assist you with directions, referrals for lodging, dining, tourism, tours, and other information. Maps, postcards and brochures available.
Caplinger Mills River Front Resort is nestled on the banks of the Sac River at the Historic Caplinger Mills Bridge and is a quiet place to get away from it all. Sitting on a little more than 15 acres, our resort is bordered by the Sac River and a classic Ozark creek, both of which are perfect for those who like to rock hunt, fish, swim, canoe or just poke around in the woods.
We offer accomodations ranging from rustic tent camping to full amenity lodging. Our Historic Mill House and cabins are situated along the peaceful Sac River. Our serene location welcomes guests to relax and enjoy the river breezes.
This area offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the Ozarks, and is quite a history lesson: The Mill was built in 1842 by John Caplinger. It was burned down several times, twice during the Civil War by Shelby's Raiders. The remaining Mill Ruins, as well as the Dam and Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Bridge has been restored with decking and acts as a center of activity for the local fishing community.
Rates include free local calls and data phone. FEMA compliant. At the juntion of Routes 71 and 52.
Family dining. Steaks and barbecue. Weekend breakfast buffet; daily lunch specials; evening specials on Fridays and Saturdays; taco Tuesdays. Seating for 295. Smoking and no-smoking areas. Catering. A meeting room and a sports bar are on-site.
Fresh made breads, bakery items and sandwiches. Soups in winter; salads in summer. Seating capacity is 40. This is a no-smoking establishment.
Chinese and American foods are featured on a buffet. There is seating for 70 people.
A 640-acre, 1890's living history farm to showcase rural life with demonstrations, foods, music and nature conservancy, seven miles NE of Butler. Tours by appointment only. Special events throughout the year. Open year round.
Butler is the birthplace of science fiction writer Robert Heinlein. The library addition houses memorabilia and original books, including "Starship Troopers" and "Puppet Master." Heinlein is most famous for "Stranger In a Strange Land."
Home-style cooking, specializing in all-you-can-eat fried chicken on Thursdays and smoked meats, steaks, boiled shrimp and fried catfish on Fridays. Restaurant seats 135. A meeting room is available. No smoking.
Free local calls. Some rooms offer microwaves and refrigerators, for a fee.
More than 100 flowering trees line the half-mile trail, which also has benches and is surrounded by flowers. Take a walk to experience the love and memories that fill this trail.