Tipton, in Moniteau County, Missouri, was an eastern terminus of the Butterfield Overland Mail when it began in 1958. The Butterfield Overland Mail was a stage line that predated the Pony Express. From Tipton, the stage went to Fort Smith, Arkansas, where another branch from Memphis entered. From there, it continued on to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Tipton was named for William Tipton Seely, a local businessman who had been granted the land upon which Tipton was built for his service in the War of 1812. Tipton is known for its water tower, which has been painted like an eight-ball since 1968, for the Fischer Manufacturing Company, established by a native of Tipton, which claimed to be the largest manufacturer of pool tables in the United States. No major battles were fought in Tipton during the Civil War, although Union General John C. Fremont made his headquarters there in the fall of 1861, and Confederate troops led by General Joseph Shelby burned the Tipton railroad depot and cars in October of 1862. Gene Clark, who sang with the New Christy Minstrels, co-founded The Byrds, and was part of the the country duo, Dillard and Clark, was born in Tipton. US Highway 50 and Missouri Highway 5 intersect at Tipton. Surrounding communities include Clarksburg, Florence, Fortuna, Latham, and Syracuse.
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Co-Mo Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Headquartered in Tipton, Missouri, the company began in the 1930s as part of the Rural Electrification Administration. Its history, electric service area and rates, rebate information, career opportunities, and an outage map. Customers may access their accounts and pay bills online.
http://www.co-mo.coop/
Opened in 1971, the bridal boutique is situated on West Walnut in Tipton, Missouri. The owners, staff, and designers are introduced, with an overview of its services and products, customer testimonials, and hours of operation.
http://www.dalasbridalboutique.com/
Founded in 1857, the Tipton, Missouri parish was recognized by the Archbishop of St. Louis in 1857, and the church received a priest of its own in 1865. Its history, registration and baptism policies are featured, along with schedules and information about its educational programs.
http://www.standrewtipton.org/
The Assembly of God congregation meets at its facilities on Highway 50 East in Tipton, Missouri. Directions, service times, an introduction to the pastor, office hours, and contacts are posted to the site. Announcements and news are published.
http://www.101563.agchurches.org/
The non-profit organization is made up of business owners and others in the Tipton, Missouri region. A directory of member businesses, a history of the Tipton community, and a guide to local governmental services and facilities, schools, and churches are put forward.
http://www.tiptonmo.com/
The 9-hole golf club in Tipton, Missouri is featured, including a map of the course, photographs, tee times, rates, and a schedule of tournaments and events, as well as contact data.
http://www.tiptonmocountryclub.com/
The PK-12th grade R-VI public school system operates an elementary school campus and a combined junior/senior high school campus, both of which are highlighted here, along with a district calendar, faculty and staff directory, photographs, and announcements.
http://tipton.k12.mo.us/
