The Lake Area History Pages!
On the following pages you'll find all sorts of interesting facts and stories about the history of Missouri's fabulous Lake of the Ozarks and the surrounding four-county area. (You'll find a few tall tales and local lore mixed in as well!) The topics range from pre-history to the development of the area as a major vacation destination.
Hi, folks! My name is Mike Gillespie.
Over the past twenty-five years I've worked as a history teacher, a
tour guide, a researcher, and a writer. I'm very happy for the opportunity to bring you these free history pages. I'll add new topics as time permits, so come back often and I'll do my
best to entertain and inform you. Click here to preview upcoming topics of lake area history.
To begin your journey, simply click on a topic below. They're grouped by category.
MY LATEST BOOKS AND MAPS
BRIDGES AND DAMS
HA HA TONKA STORIES
Ha Ha Tonka, origin of the name
LEGENDS, TALES, AND ODDITIES
The Treasure of Watkins Holler
PANORAMAS, 3D VIEWS, AND SUPERIMPOSITIONS
PIONEER DAYS
PLACE NAMES
Bagnell Dam, origin of the name
Benton County, origin of the name
Camden County, origin of the name
Hurricane Deck, origin of the name
Lake of the Ozarks, origin of the name
Miller County, origin of the name
Morgan County, origin of the name
Niangua River, origin of the name
Soap Creek, origin of the name
Versailles, origin of the name
VACATIONS PAST
1950s Casino Pier Advertisements
WHAT LIES BENEATH?
Comments? E-mail: Mike, at the Lake Area History Pages
The Lake of the Ozark Area History Pages are presented for entertainment purposes only. No warrant is made concerning the authenticity of material contained herein. These pages are not to be construed as an invitation or incentive, either expressed or implied, to engage in activity that might be deemed illegal, imprudent, or hazardous.
© 1999-2008 by Michael Gillespie. All rights reserved.
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Lake of the Ozarks BUSINESS JOURNAL
Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau
COUNTRY FOLK MAGAZINE "We Capture the Essence of the Ozarks"
