Insight into Daviess, DeKalb and Harrison Counties, Missouri
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Daviess County was established in 1836 and named after Col. Joseph Hamilton Daviess, a lawyer and U.S. District Attorney in Kentucky,who was killed in 1811 at the Battle of Tippecanoe. Gallatin was established as the County Seat in 1836. The county, which covers 569 square miles, is bordered on the north by Harrison County, the east by Livingston and Grundy, the south by Caldwell and on the west by DeKalb and Gentry. Settlers were in the area as early as 1830, and many Mormons followed in the mid-1830s.
The Daviess County Library’s main branch is at 306 West Grand in Gallatin, but also features a Jamesport Branch in that nearby community. Daviess County was also the site of hostilities between Mormons and non-Mormons in the late 1830s, and the site of the trial of Frank James, Jesse's elder brother in 1882, for his involvement in a train robbery. Today, Daviess County is home to about 8,000 residents in its various communities and rural areas, including Gallatin, Jamesport, Altamont, Lake Viking, Pattonsburg, Winston Coffey, Jameson and Lock Springs. There are five school districts in the county, Gallatin, North Daviess,…
The seat of Daviess County, Gallatin is a community of just over 1,700 people located near the intersection of Highway 13 and Highway 6 in the middle of the county. First settled in 1837, Gallatin was incorporated as a town in 1858. It developed into an important trade center after 1871 when the first of two railroads pushed through the area. Gallatin commanded statewide attention as members of the Mormon Church organized stakes nearby, Gallatin was first thrust into the national spotlight as law and order began to prevail over the Wild West. The trial of outlaw Frank James was…
Jamesport is located at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 190 in the northeast corner of Daviess County. The town is known for its many shops and tourist attractions, along with the Amish influence in the area. Many visitors descend upon the town for its various festivals, which include the May Days Festival, the Farmers Market and Heritage Days. Jesse Harris was the first settler in the area in 1830. The restored log cabin he built to house his family in 1836 now stands in the Jamesport City Park, on the south side of the community. The Jamesport area…
Something for Everyone to Enjoy Jamesport is known for its Amish community with a great deal of history that shaped the town into what it is today. Warren House Antiques is just one antiques store in Jamesport that shares a part of this local history and beyond. It all started with owners Gary and Carol Ellis. Gary had been collecting since he was a kid, but when he and Carol got married in 1963 they went to auctions shopping for furniture because they couldn't afford to buy new. The Ellis' came to realize how much better this older furniture was…
Graber’s Greenhouse has been in business for 14 years and offers everything one would want for their garden. Graber’s has bedding plants, perennials, hanging baskets, foliage plants, vegetable plants, potting soils, mulch, garden decorations and they sell fresh produce in season. Graber’s Greenhouse will also custom build potted plants and hanging baskets and can answer questions one may have about the types of plants that would be best for their garden. Graber’s, located at 30707 State Hwy 6 in Jamesport is open Monday through Saturday from 9 to 6 from March 1 to October 31.
All Antique Auction - Third Saturday in January - antique consignment auction - antiques large to small! Spring Open House - Fourth Saturday in March - drinks and snacks provided by participating businesses All American Handcrafted Auction & City Wide Garage Sale - Third Saturday in April - all handmade quality furniture and craft items. Made in America. From baskets to complete bedrooms sets. Almost all of which is Amish made. Great place to find high quality American made furniture and crafts. May Days Festival-Mother's Day weekend (Friday and Saturday) - There are always new and exciting things at May…
Elmer Beechy started Jamesport Harness Supplies 40 years ago and continues to provide quality and service to customers far and wide. Elmer had been a farmer, as was his father before him, but saw there was a need for a service to area residents for horses and supplies and opened his business in 1972. Jamesport Harness carries a full line of carriages and wagons, both new and used. They also make harnesses, fancy or plain, and in all sizes from mini's to drafts, single or team, for work or for show. If you're looking for a saddle, Jamesport Harness has…
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