The Chamber of Commerce has designed a walking/driving tour of historic sites throughout Aurora including sixteen historic buildings and homes dating from 1880 to the early 1900s, one being the Elliott home, the residence of Stephen and Anna Elliott who donated the land for the original plat of the town.
The tour begins at the historic MOPAC Train Station where visitors can obtain a printed brochure with brief histories, sketches, and map locations of the sites.
The Bank of Aurora was organized in 1887. It was robbed in the 1930
Aurora, MO ArchitectureThe Catholic Church was built in 1905 from bricks said to have come from Verona.
Aurora, MO Historic ChurchesThe drive-in theatre is one of the few remaining in the area and families from Joplin and Springfield as well as farther away drive to Aurora to see movies here. It'
Aurora, MO TheatresWhen the First Presbyterian Church was completed in 1916, the congregation started the service that day in the old church located at 129 E. Church and walked to the new Church to end the service. The interior woodwork and 1916 San Francisco World'
Aurora, MO Historic ChurchesCourse Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...
Built in 1849 by slaves. Headquarters to North and South during the Civil War. First Person tours with authentically-costumed...
This 2,047-acre park was acquired in 1992 and currently has no facilities. Please Call...