A pictorial history of Iron County, Missouri from its formation in 1857 to 2017.

Excerpt from History of Iron County: Missouri The first term of the circuit court was held in Iron county in May, 1858, Judge John H. Stone, presiding. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

In this detailed history of Iron County, Missouri, the authors trace the region's development from its early days as a mining center to its role in the Civil War and beyond. Drawing on a wide variety of sources, including diaries, letters, and government records, they paint a vivid picture of life in a rapidly changing part of America. Historical Summary of Iron County Missouri is an essential read for anyone interested in regional history and the social and economic forces that shape it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.