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Kingdom of Callaway Chamber of Commerce Community Profile & Resource Guide
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WHAT’S INSIDE
Welcome
Follow the Footsteps of Greatness to Callaway County ................. 4
Location
A County Near to America’s Heart................................................ 5
History
Missouri’s Civil War “Kingdom” ........................................................ 23
Government
Collaboration, Commitment,
Creativity Key to Government Success.........................
WELComE
Follow the Footsteps of
Greatness to Callaway County
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making paths here for centuries. French exp Take a Peek Kingdom of Callaway Chamber of Commerce Community Profile & Resource Guide pg.11 Park recreation includes an outdoor swimming pool, baseball fields,
WHAT’S INSIDE Welcome Follow the Footsteps of Greatness to Callaway County ................. 4 Location A County Near to America’s Heart................................................ 5
History Missouri’s Civil War “Kingdom” ........................................................ 23 Government Collaboration, Commitment, Creativity Key to Government Success.........................
WELComE Follow the Footsteps of Greatness to Callaway County I t’s easy to find one’s way around Callaway County. Great leaders have been making paths here for centuries. French exp
LoCATIon A County Near to America’s Heart L ocated in what many consider to be the center of America’s population, Callaway County, Missouri, is g
EDuCATIon Pace-Setting Education C allaway County public and The Fulton High School faculty has private schools produce a
recognize students for meeting the district’s good behavior goals. Districtresidentsvotedtoapprovebuilding a new baseball field and an all-weather track in the spring of 2008. The distr
EDuCATIon Westminster College 573-642-3361 • 800-475-3361 www.westminster-mo.edu Fast Facts • Established in 1851 • Total Enrollment (Fall 2007): 951 degree- seeking students • Average ACT score
RECREATIon Unwind Callaway County Style Outdoor Recreation Combine history and recreation in Callaway County on the Katy Trail. The hiking path traces about 100 miles of the 200-year-old Le
Parks and Fitness Park recreation includes an outdoor swimming pool, baseball fields, picnic areas, and playgrounds. The city organizes youth baseball, slow-pitch softball, and flag football in
TouRISm & CuLTuRE T ourist attractions in Callaway County celebrate Reflections of Our Past amreaakeatcheie
who lost their lives protecting others. The Distinguished Service Wall honors firefighters who have served for 10 or more years. The memorial continually adds the names of new heroes. A Wal
TouRISm & CuLTuRE Other Attractions The Heart of Missouri Tourism Center, located near the firefighter memorial, is a 2,500-square-foot facility providing an overview of all attractions in
511 Court Street Historic Downtown Fulton 573-592-7117 BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER MONDAY - SATURDAY Visit beksshop.com for menu & daily featured specials ~
BuSInESS Positioned for Success C allaway County, located in America’s if the nation’s 300 million residents were of heartland, thrives because of gre
Columbiaandwillbeahigh-techandbusiness resource easily accessible to Callaway County residents. The incubator will eventually house 25 to 30 companies specializing in the life sciences and informat
BuSInESS ELLIOTT'S CUSTOM CABINETS, INC. Quality Custom Residential and Commercial Cabinetry Since 1961 Ron Elliott elliottscabinets@sbcglobal.net 226 N. Ravine St. Fult
its startup in 1984, the plant has generated an average of 8.9 billion-kilowatt hours of electricity per year, which is equal to the average amount used annually by more than 750,000 households. Th
BuSInESS Chamber of Commerce The Kingdom of Callaway Chamber of Commerce stimulates growth through recognition, such as the J. H. Atkinson Award, presented to an outstanding community ser
Missouri’s Civil War “Kingdom” O rganized in 1820, Callaway County distance. Jones deployed his “cannons” along wasnamedforCapt.JamesCallaway, the coun
HISToRy Historic business districts on Court Street and 5th Street and three historic residential districts centralize the city’s charm. The community has dozens of structur
GovERnmEnT Collaboration, Commitment, Creativity Key to Government Success C allaway County’s commissioners and City of Fulton officials around the courthouse,
GovERnmEnT TheCityof Fulton owns the Hensley Memorial Airport and has full-time fire and police departments dispatched in cooperation with the Callaway County Emergency Operations Cente
RETAIL, DInInG, & LoDGInG Everything You Need — and Want R esidents and visitors need not leave Callaway County to find authentic ethnic, bar and grill, bist
RETAIL, DInInG, & LoDGInG #ANDY"OUQUETSs#USTOM(OMEMADE#ANDY&UDGE *ELLY"ELLYSs"ALLOONSs"LASTFROMTHE0AST#ANDY )NGLE2O
HEALTH CARE Comprehensive Health Care Comforts County Residents C allaway Community Hospital is the anchor of the community health care network in the region. The c
HEALTH CARE Fulton State Hospital, which serves 31 counties in central and northern Missouri, is renowned for providing highly specialized rehabilitation for people with
Residents of Callaway County enjoy a comprehensive community health network monitored through Callaway Community Hospital. Our full-service, 49-bed, acute care facility provides a complete continuum
REAL ESTATE Kingdom of Callaway Offers Homes in All Styles, Sizes C allaway County offers a wide variety of houses, from modern are reasonable. Real est
Owning Your Own Home: Getting Started* How do I know if I’m ready to buy a home? You can find out by asking yourself some questions: • Do I have a steady source of income? • Have
REAL ESTATE Lumber Co. & Metal Center 1909 N. Bluff 573-642-3305 Fulton, MO 65251 FAX 642-2975 KEITH RICE Manager 1-800-349-6143 C HA I N E C M A L L
(e.g., paint, roof, HVAC, appliances, carpet)? Also ask about the house and neighborhood, focusingonqualityoflifeissues.Askquestions until you understand all of the information you’re given. Making
SoCIAL SERvICES Lending Helping Hands Callaway County Special Services CallawayCountySpecialServices(CCSS)is a locally based agency formed to assist people wi
SoCIAL SERvICES bereaved on birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. EM also sponsors the weekly Grief Support Group. The Callaway County Jail Ministry provides stationery and postage to pr
SoCIAL SERvICES but priority is given to elderly and handicapped riders. The CAL-TRAN fleet includes wheelchair-lift equipped buses. • Retired & Senior Volunteer Progr
Index of Advertisers ACCOuntAnt H & R Block - Fulton MO — Page 22 1881 North Bluff Fulton, MO 65251 (573) 642-2296 Fax (573) 642-5328 www.hrblock.com A full-s
The Callaway Bank — Page Outside Back Cover The Main Bank - Fulton Fifth and Court Street (573) 642-3322 The South Bank 1101 Hwy 54 South (573) 642-8671 The Steedman-Mokane Bank 10393 State Road C (5
Winston Churchill Museum in the United States — Page 15 501 Westminister Avenue Fulton, MO 65251 (573) 592-5234 Fax (573) 592-5222 www.churchillmemorial.org The only U.S. museum dedicated to Churchi
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