The Shepherd family has operated sawmills in this area for many years. The family built this sawmill to honor all members of the family. The sawmill is steam powered by a 1918
Pierce City, MO Historic Mills
For those interested in military machinery, the following memorials can be seen on a short day trip to the following cites around the Pierce City area.
Pierce City, MO - M4 Sherman Tank
Cassville, MO - M60A3 Main Battle Tank
Purdy, MO - A-4 Skyhawk Fighter-bomber
Pierce City, MO Memorials
THIS BUILDING WAS DEMOLISHED AFTER SUSTAINING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE MAY 4, 2003, TORNADO.
The old First National Bank building was located next to the bandstand was built in the 1890s. After the Lawrence County Bank (on the opposite corner) was dissolved in the mid-1920
Pierce City, MO Architecture
Harold Bell Wright was born in Rome, NY in 1872
Pierce City, MO Famous People