The city of Fulton is the seat of government for Callaway County, Missouri, and home to Westminster College, William Woods University, Missouri School for the Deaf, Fulton State Hospital, and Fulton Regional Diagnostic Center. The first settlers came into the region in 1808, building homes at Cote Sans Dessein, along the Missouri River. When Callaway County was organized in 1830, Elizabeth became the county set. In 1825, Fulton was founded and became the county seat that same year, although it was not incorporated until 1859. Originally, Fulton was known as Volney, but two months later it was changed in honor of Robert Fulton, and engineer and inventor. In 1861, when word reached the county that Union troops were advancing into a nearby county, Colonel Jefferson Jones assembled troops to protect the county. Forces were limited, as most of those who were of age to do so had already volunteered to serve the Confederacy, so local troops erected tree logs to resemble artillery and started campfires representing military camps that were not truly in existence. Union troops were deterred, and talks continued for several days before securing a mutual ceasefire agreement. In reference to their ghost army, citizens referred to their county as The Kingdom of Callaway. Fulton is east of the Mark Twain National Forest, and Fulton is north of Hams Prairie, west of Toledo, southwest of Calwood, and south of McCredie.
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Based in Fulton, the county seat of Callaway County, the organization is made up of local businesses and professional people. The Chamber board of directors, ambassadors, and committees are identified, and a meeting schedule and calendar of events are addressed, along with a directory of member businesses.
http://www.fultonmochamber.com/
Also known as the Kingdom of Callaway, the Missouri county has its county seat in Fulton. The official county web site features contacts for its elected commissioners, appointed boards, and departments, as well as a history of the county, employment opportunities, and public notices.
http://callawaycounty.org/
Headquartered in Fulton, Missouri, the county seat, the Callaway County Collector of Revenue is responsible for collection of current and delinquent property taxes for various taxing entities within the county. Through the site, taxpayers may view tax payment histories using a search feature, make payments, and renew plates online.
http://www.callawaycollector.com/
The tourism guide highlights local recreational and entertainment opportunities, and other events, as well as shopping venues, restaurants, guest accommodations, and wineries. Other resources include area photographs, maps, and contact data.
http://www.visitfulton.com/
Maintained by the reference staff of the Callaway County Public Library, a branch of the Daniel Boone Regional Library, the site offers historical, genealogical, and biographical resources for the county, including newspaper and obituary indexes. A guide to local businesses, clubs, schools, and events are also included.
http://callaway.dbrl.org/
Fulton is the county seat of Callaway County, Missouri. The official municipal web site contributes a calendar of events, demographics, a newsletter, and a Fulton area map. Contacts, meeting agendas and minutes are published, and public notices are posted to the site.
http://fultonmo.org/
Fulton Area Development Corporation
Headquartered in Fulton, Missouri, FADC works to improve the business climate of Fulton and Callaway County, recruiting new businesses, expanding industries, and maintaining a close business relationship with local governmental bodies. A profile of the organization, area sites and buildings, demographic data, and a calendar of events are featured.
http://fadc.org/
Specializing in the sale of new Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs, the auto dealership is located on South Business 54 in Fulton, Missouri. Its new and used inventory are highlighted, including special offers, research data, and information about its service and parts departments.
http://www.fultonford.com/
Published in Fulton, Missouri, the newspaper offers news and sports stories, weather reports, a calendar of events, photographs, video, and other features, including obituaries and advertising information. Full access to the publication requires a subscription.
http://www.fultonsun.com/
The City of Fulton, Fulton Area Development Corporation, Callaway County Tourism, and the Callaway Chamber of Commerce offer a guide to the Fulton, Missouri region, including a historical account and profile of the community, area schools and universities, realtors, and businesses.
http://www.gofultonmissouri.com/
Hidden Oaks RV Park and Campground
Directions and contacts for the recreational vehicle and tenting facilities in Fulton, Missouri are put forward, along with a list of features and amenities, rates, and local attractions. News and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.hiddenoaksrvpark.com/
Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society
The not-for-profit membership organization, based in Fulton, Missouri, is the repository for archiving the history of Callaway County. General information about the organization, its resources, displays, and programs are presented, with a history of the area, a schedule of organizational meetings, and contact data.
http://www.kchsoc.org/
Rotary Club of Fulton, Missouri
Affiliated with Rotary International, the service club undertakes a variety of community projects and hosts regular events, which are highlighted here, along with awards, district information, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events. Member policies and leadership contacts are included.
http://fultonrotary-mo.org/
The vintage 1950s era motel offers a variety of guest accommodations, from a one-bed king-sized room to fully equipped one- and two-bed kitchenette units. Located on the south end of Fulton, Missouri, directions to the motel, policy data, photographs, and guest testimonials are featured.
http://www.sleepymo.com/
