Mound City is located near the intersection of Interstate Highway 29 and Missouri Route 118 in Holt County, in northwestern Missouri. The city was named for the mounds on which it was laid out in 1857. Mound City was part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, and the area began to be populated by white settlers after the Sac, Fox and Ioway Indians were moved out as a result of at treaty signed in 1838. The first home in the area was built by Thomas Ferguson, who built a two-room cabin along the south banks of Davis Creek in 1840, selling it to Andrew P. Jackson in 1845, when the area began to be known as Jackson’s Point, a stagecoach stop along the St. Joseph to Cainsville line. In 1853, Galen Crow started a store on the north side of Davis Creek, and the post office was moved to Crow’s in 1855, and renamed North Point. Mound City grew up around Crow’s establishment, and was incorporated as Mound City in 1857. The new town was nearly evacuated during the Civil War, but was reincorporated in 1873, with the railroad coming in 1880. Bigelow and Big Lake are southwest of Mound City, and the small community of Craig is to the northwest.
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Located on Interstate Highway 29, one hour from the Kansas City International Airport, the Mound City, Missouri motel offers both indoor corridor room and ones with outside entrances, as well as a list of features and amenities which are highlighted here, including photographs, a map, driving directions, and online bookings.
http://www.audreysmotel.com/
First Christian Church of Mound City
A map and directions to the church on East 5th Street in Mound City, Missouri are offered, along with a profile of the congregation and its programs, photographs, church newsletters, a calendar of upcoming events, leadership contacts and office hours.
http://www.firstchristianmoundcity.org/
Specializing in the sale of new Chrysler, Ram, Dodge, and Jeep cars, trucks and SUVs, the automobile dealership in Mound City, Missouri also carries a selection of pre-owned vehicles. Its inventory is highlighted on the site, along with information about its parts and service departments, location, and hours of operation.
http://www.laukempermotor.com/
Situated in Mound City, Missouri, near Squaw Creek, the business offers waterfowl hunts, spring snow gooses hunts, and membership options in the Squaw Creek Hunting Club. Its memberships and packages are featured, with photographs, contacts, and online bookings.
http://www.missouriwaterfowlleases.com/
The 9-hole golf course in Mound City, Missouri is featured, including membership rates, green fees, discount programs, and gift certificates, along with a map of the course, a calendar of scheduled events, and photographs.
http://www.moundcitygolf.com/
Published in Mound City, Missouri, the newspaper covers news from Holt, Atchison, Nodaway,and Andrew counties. Its web edition featured limited news reports, information about advertising with the publication, its commercial printing services, and subscription data.
http://www.moundcitynews.com/
Operating an elementary, middle and high school, the public school system in Mound City, Missouri offers a K-12th grade curriculum. General information about the district, its campuses, board members, and a monthly menu and calendar are posted to the site.
http://www.mndcty.k12.mo.us/
The official city government web site offers public notices and announcements, meeting agendas and minutes, a calendar of events, online bill payments, and a guide to local municipal services and facilities, churches, schools, clubs and organizations, health care facilities, and businesses.
http://www.moundcitymo.com/
Offering antiques, primitives, gifts, furniture, and other items, the shop is located in Mound City, Missouri. Its location, hours of operation, and an overview of its products is put forth.
http://www.primandpropershop.com/
Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge
Although not the official web site for the Refuge in Mound City, Missouri, the site offers general information and photographs of the refuge and surrounding area, tour information, and a guide to local hotels, restaurants, hunting club, outfitters and guides.
http://www.squawcreekrefuge.com/
Based in Mound City, Missouri, the company specializes in facilitating hunting expeditions. Its lodging accommodations, rates, photographs, and client testimonials are published to the site, along with contacts.
http://www.trophywildlife.com/
