The Ozark Region is rich in history. People have lived here from the late Ice Age, some 10,000 years ago to the present. Every time and every group of people has a story to tell. This page will help you learn some of these stories.
This was the scene at the Civilian Conservation Camp that filled the field in front of the Big Spring Lodge in the mid 1930s. In time the tents were replaced by wooden barracks. The CCC helped young people build self esteem through work skills, allowed them to send money home, and helped build the infrastructure of today's national and state park systems.
This is a typical log house of the early Ozark settlers. Houses like this were in use from the 1840s until fairly recently. Some are still in use as hay barns and sheds. Note the family is dressed up for the rare and formal occasion of having their picture taken.
Alley Mill was built in 1894 Learn more about the history of the "Old Red Mill" more...
Welch Hospital ruins near Akers The Welch Hospital sits next to Welch Spring upstream from Akers. Read about its history.... more...
Visiting With Your Students Information on field trips, contact information, etc. more...
Wildflowers in the Ozarks Many people are surprised to find that wild orchids grow in the Ozarks. More about wildflowers.... more...
