Memphis, Missouri is the seat of government for Scotland County. The city was created in 1843, two years after the county was formed, its location selected for its proximity to the geographical center of the county. Memphis was named for the ancient city by that name in Egypt, a name that had previously been used for a post office located along the North Fabius River, a short distance away. There were already a few homes on the site, the original settler being Burton Tompkins, who had built a log cabin there in 1835. The first county courthouse in Memphis was built in 1845, but declared unsafe only ten years later. The second building was completed in 1856, but was condemned in 1905, and town down in 1907. Constructed in 1907, the current courthouse continues to serve the Scotland County government. One significant event that occurred in Memphis during the American Civil War took place in July of 1862. Confederate troops under the command of Colonel Joseph C. Porter captured the city with little resistance, raiding the Union armory there and destroying documents in the courthouse. Memphis is located north of US Highway 136, with Missouri Route 15 becoming Clay Street as it passes through the city. Crawford is northwest of Memphis, Brock is north of the city, Prospect Grove is northeast, and Arbela and Granger are east of town.
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The official municipal web site offers a calendar of community events, council agendas and minutes, administrative contacts, and information about its electric, water and wastewater services, including water quality reports, and the ability to make new service requests and pay bills online.
http://www.cityofmemphismo.com/
The Memphis, Missouri flower shop offers a wide variety of floral arrangements, including custom orders, live plants, and gift items, which may be purchased at its shop on South Market Street or through its online shopping area. Other resources include information about its delivery and substitution policies, directions, hours of operation, and contacts.
http://www.countrysideflowers.net/
Constructed as a home for William G. Downing in 1858, the 14-room brick building includes a three-story tower. Designed by Thomas Broadwater of Virginia, the Memphis, Missouri structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and now serves as a museum, a complex that also includes the Pleasant Aircraft Company buildings. Its hours of operation, tour information, and contacts are featured.
http://www.downinghousemuseum.org/
The independent, non-denominational church in Memphis, Missouri meets at its facilities on South Main Street. Its beliefs and practices, mission, and organizational policies are highlighted, including membership policies, service and program schedules, a calendar of programs and events, leadership contacts and office hours.
http://fccmemphis.org/
Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce
MACC is a resource for entrepreneurs and professionals interested in starting a business in the Memphis, Missouri area. Made up of business owners and others, the not-for-profit organization offers its members networking opportunities, a listing on the Chamber’s web site, and other resources, which are featured here, along with a calendar of events and a guide to the region.
http://www.memphismochamber.com/
Established in 1871, the newspaper is published in Memphis, Missouri. With full access to its content requiring a subscription, its online edition offers community, governmental, church, social, agricultural, and business news and other features, including editorials, historical data, obituaries, photographs, and letters to the editor.
http://www.memphisdemocrat.com/
Pepsi-Cola Memphis Bottling Company
Located in Memphis, Missouri, the bottling company has been in operation since 1929, originally operating under the name of Memphis Bottling Works until they were granted a Pepsi-Cola franchise in 1936. A company history is related, and its products are highlighted, along with an overview of its service area, photographs, and contacts.
http://www.pepsimemphismo.com/
Located on South Main, the Memphis, Missouri real estate company facilitates the buying and selling of residential and commercial properties in Memphis and the surrounding area of Scotland County. Available properties may be browsed or accessed by search on the realty company’s site, and featured listings are highlighted.
http://primroserealty.com/
Scotland County School District
Serving the public school population of the county, the public school system is headquartered in Memphis, Missouri, the county seat, and offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through an early childhood program, elementary school, and high school, each of which are highlighted here, along with a district calendar, policy data, and administrative contacts.
http://www.scotland.k12.mo.us/
