Lathrop, Missouri is in Clinton County. The community began as a railroad stop along the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad in 1866. Named for the treasurer of the railroad, the town was platted in 1867. Shortly afterward, another railroad was constructed and connected to the main line of the Santa Fe, and the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad was merged with the Burlington Northern Railroad, which served the city until 1962, when it was discontinued. Lathrop was incorporated in 1869, and became a fourth-class city in 1881. At one point, the largest pack mule production farm in the world was in Lathrop, supplying thousands of mules for use during the Boer War of 1901 and 1902, and more during World War I. According to records, there were days when up to a hundred trains went through Lathrop, transporting mules out and bringing feed in. In 1899, one of the largest sunbonnet manufacturing factories in the Midwest opened in Lathrop and the Lathrop Bottling Works, established in 1912, bottled eight flavors of soft drinks. Today, Lathrop is a city of about two thousand people, accessed through Missouri Highways 116 and 33. Interstate Highway 35 is east of Lathrop, Kansas City is about 37 miles to the southwest, and St. Joseph is 39 miles to the northwest.
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Chartered by the Rotary Club of Lathrop, Boy Scout Troop 168 and Cub Scout Pack 168 are affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. General information about the local organization is offered, including its leadership, a calendar of events, and access to various files and downloads.
http://www.grm.net/~troop168/
In business since 1988, the general contractor in Lathrop, Missouri specializes in water systems and concrete structures, including levees, pilings, and unique jobs. Its location, office hours, contacts, and expertise are highlighted.
http://www.deckerconstructionservicesinc.com/
Begun in 1936, the congregation meets at its facilities on Pine Street, Lathrop, Missouri. Its history, a profile of the church, its beliefs, practices and ministries are put forth, along with a calendar of events, service schedule, and sermon podcasts.
http://www.lathropag.org/
Located on North Street, which is also Highway 116, in Lathrop, Missouri, the flower shop offers a selection of floral arrangements, live plants, gifts, and a variety of seasonal products, which are highlighted here and available for purchase at the shop or online, with local delivery. Directions, hours, delivery policies, and contacts are featured.
http://www.flowerstogo4455.com/
Lathrop Antique Car, Tractor and Engine Association
Based in Lathrop, Missouri, the organization holds a few events every year, including its antique tractor and car show, a flea market, mule show, and fireworks display, as well as bingo every Tuesday. A map of the grounds is featured, along with photographs of past events, schedules of upcoming events, and contacts.
http://www.lathropantique.com/
Lathrop Area Chamber of Commerce
The business membership organization is made up of business owners and individuals in Lathrop, Missouri or the surrounding region. Membership benefits and policies are outlined, a meeting schedule and calendar of events are posted, and a business directory is featured.
http://www.lathropareachamberofcommerce.org/
The chiropractic clinic in Lathrop, Missouri is located on Pine Street. Its location, hours and appointment policies are featured, along with an introduction to the chief chiropractic physician, special offers, and an overview of chiropractic care.
http://www.lathropchiro.com/
Situated in Lathrop, Missouri, the animal feed store offers feed for all farm animals, including custom blended feeds for cattle, swine, horses, chickens, and others. Other products include electric fence chargers, stock tanks, pesticides, grass seed, fencing, gates, ear tags, fertilizers, pond chemicals, and food for dogs, cats, fish, and wild birds.
http://www.lathropfeed.com/
Headquartered in Lathrop, Missouri, the public school system serves 104 square miles in Clinton County and 9 square miles in Caldwell County, offering a K-12th grade curriculum through an elementary, middle and high school, as well as a special services program. A district calendar, school campus pages, teacher websites and an overview of its alumni programs are put forward.
http://lathrop.schooldesk.net/
The wrestling program is based in Lathrop, Missouri. Its roster, coaches, and board members are identified, along with a calendar of events and announcements, LYW registration, a medical information form, parent permission form, wrestling waiver, and code of conduct. General information about the benefits of wrestling is included.
http://www.lathropwrestling.com/
