PHELPS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ROLLA, MO

Credit: Terry Clinton

The Phelps County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Rolla, Missouri. Founded in 1964, its mission is to preserve and promote the history of Phelps County and the surrounding areas. The society operates a museum and research library, which contains a wealth of historical artifacts, photographs, documents, and books. The museum showcases exhibits on the history of the county, including displays on mining, agriculture, transportation, and military history. The research library is open to the public and offers genealogical and historical research services. The society also hosts educational programs, events, and tours throughout the year, including walking tours of historic downtown Rolla and cemetery tours. The society is run by volunteers and is funded by memberships, donations, and grants. Its members are passionate about preserving the history of the area and educating the public about its rich heritage. The Phelps County Historical Society is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Rolla and Phelps County, Missouri.

PHELPS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ROLLA MO. US MID #8402900374

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Hooker Cut During Ft. Leonard Wood construction roads in the area were not ideal. Route 66 honored its nickname of "Bloody 66": between January and September 1941 there were 454 accidents that killed 54 people, including 19 U.S. soldiers. While a railroad spur was being built a four-lane highway was planned through this dangerous area. Instead of winding around the hills the new road would cut a straight line
Elbow Bridge Not far from Hooker Cut, one can still travel several miles of the 1926 alignment of US Route 66. This section includes a crossing of the Big Piney River by a steel truss bridge constructed in 1923.
IMG_4825a The Devil's Elbow Bridge from the south approach headed toward the 1940s, four-lane alignment of Rt. 66 in Devil's Elbow, MO.
IMG_4826c Canoers on the Big Piney River sliding beneath the Devil's Elbow steel truss bridge.
IMG_4827c The view upstream (east) of the Big Piney River from the Devil's Elbow Bridge showing the bluffs and cliffs of the Hooker Ridge.
IMG_4830a The Elbow Inn on the NW approach to the Devil's Elbow Bridge.
IMG_4831c The Elbow Inn on the NW approach to the Devil's Elbow Bridge.
IMG_4835a The Devil's Elbow Bridge from the north west approach off the 1940s, four-lane alignment of Rt. 66 in Delvil's Elbow, MO.

Contact PHELPS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PHELPS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 1254
ROLLA
MO
65402

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MID # 8402900374
Name PHELPS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 431226568
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.949989, -91.775665
CODES FIPS State Code: 29
FIPS County Code: 161
US Census Tract: 890800
US Census Block: 2025