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Willard, Missouri

Everything Willard is known for

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Music in Willard

Songs About Willard

California
Chappell Roan
8%
"My dying town"

Artists From Willard

Rivers & Roads in Song near Willard

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Willard.

History of Willard

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

1861

The site of the first major Civil War battle west of the Mississippi, fought on August 10, 1861, where Union General Nathaniel Lyon became the first Union general killed in combat.

14.2 mi away

Everything Near Willard

11 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Berry Cemetery · 9.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over for a moment, and let's reflect on the lives whispered from this quiet, sacred ground. This is Berry Cemetery, a small but profoundly important African-American cemetery established around 1875. Before the…

  • Springfield, MO · 9.5 mi · Local history

    Springfield, Missouri, owes its name to the eagerness of early settlers to recall familiar places back east. Incorporated in 1838, the burgeoning Ozarks town was named after Springfield, Massachusetts. The origin story…

  • Benton Avenue AME Church · 9.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder where Springfield's African American community found strength and solace during segregation? You're driving right up to a powerful symbol of their resilience: Benton Avenue AME Church. This beautiful brick…

  • Old Calaboose · 9.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what a historic city jail looks like? Step back in time at this 1891 relic of Springfield's past, the Old Calaboose. It's a small but mighty piece of history right here in Greene County. Built in 1891,…

  • Landers Theatre · 10.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Get ready to step back in time, because you're approaching the Landers Theatre, the second oldest and largest civic theater operation in Missouri, continuously running since 1909. This place has seen it all! Built in…

  • Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque · 10.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Behold the arabesque design of this Shrine Mosque, a unique architectural gem in downtown Springfield. It's a building that whispers tales of community, entertainment, and a touch of the exotic right here in the Ozarks.…

  • Pythian Home of Missouri · 10.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine this grand castle harboring secrets of war. Built in 1913 by the Knights of Pythias, the Pythian Home later became more than just a fraternal lodge. During World War II, this place served as a detention center…

  • Route 66 Steak 'n Shake · 10.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over for a burger and a shake! This isn't just any diner; it's a living piece of Route 66 history, right here in Springfield, Missouri. This very spot, the St. Louis Street Steak 'n Shake, opened its doors in 1962,…

  • Springfield National Cemetery · 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder where the fallen heroes from our nation's earliest conflicts are laid to rest? Here, at Springfield National Cemetery, you're driving past a solemn testament to their sacrifice. This isn't just a cemetery;…

  • Wilson's Creek National Battlefield · 13.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Feel the weight of history beneath your tires – this is Wilson's Creek, where brother fought brother in a pivotal early clash of the Civil War. On August 10 08 1861, Union and Confederate forces clashed here in the…

  • Wilson's Creek National Battlefield · 14.2 mi · Historical Marker

    The site of the first major Civil War battle west of the Mississippi, fought on August 10, 1861, where Union General Nathaniel Lyon became the first Union general killed in combat.

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