Missouri History Today October 15, 1861: General David Hunter Makes Camp Move Near Tipton
Tipton Missouri
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The newest section of what would become the Missouri-Pacific Railroad was completed between California, Missouri and Tipton, Missouri on this date in 1858.
The first Butterfield Stage left Tipton, Missouri carrying mail and passengers to California. Read more about this in Tales From Missouri and the Heartland. 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 …
