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Webb City Mural

"The Webb City Story" - Jack Dawson

"I feel that Webb City has a gigantic past, and it is important that the present generation and those that follow have an appreciation of this fact. The mural is a step in that direction as it depicts some important events, places, and people in a tremendous history. I want to convey, not just a history of the past, but a 'feeling for past living' so that those who come after us will remember and draw encouragement from our inheritance from the hardrock miners and their children."

Jack Dawson's 30 foot mural, displayed at the Webb City Bank, begins with the tribute to John C. Webb, the founder of Webb City and his destiny to discover lead ore. The story continues threw the growth of the city as about 18,000 people came on foot, on horseback, and in wagon's. Stately buildings began to line the streets, and fine homes were built. After the 'Blue Period' which came when the mines closed in 1918-1920, Webb City became a ghost town. Determined citizens rebuilt the mining town into an agricultural, industrial, and residential community as Webb City lives on.

The mural ends with an elderly grandfather telling the story to his curious grandchildren representing the present and also a wondering and hoping about tomorrow.


Admission: Free
Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 9am to 4pm; Friday, 9am to 5:30pm
Address: 100 North Main
Phone: 417-673-5514

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This mural painted on the old Route 66

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Jack E. Dawson is an artist who has been in the art field for over 30 years. He has used many different media in his artwork including oil, watercolor, acrylic, sculptures and chalk.

Some of his most notable works include:


Southwest Missouri Electric Railroad

A.H. Rogers built a mule-drawn streetcar line from Webb City to Carterville in 1889, predeccessor of the South West Missouri Electric Railway. Established in 1893, it was expanded in the 1900s to a vast interurban system.

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The Clubhouse

The Clubhouse was built by the Southwest Missouri Electric Railway and is now the home to the Webb City Historical Society whose mission is collecting, preserving, and sharing Webb City's history. Historical exhibits are on display at various schedules throughout the year.

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