Plans were unveiled for damming and developing the Meramec River Valley. This began a 28-year battle to stop the plan and save the valley.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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