Adamson Cabin – Mt. Vernon, Missouri Built in 1845 this cabin has been restored the dogtrot-style for visitors to see.
The museum features numerous displays on Lawrence County history. Among the highlights are an 1865 hearse and the original statue of Lady Justice, which was removed from the top of the Lawrence County Courthouse in 1994 and was used as a model for the statue that now sits atop the courthouse clock tower.
Sections of the museum focus on the chronological history of the county, including its citizens’ involvement in the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I and II, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm.
The "Hall of Time" also offers a glimpse of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, among other eras. One display highlights items common to this area during the Depression.
If you are interested in the history of the area this museum will be a great resource.
The gift shop section has the Society’s records such as indexed census records, tombstone inscriptions from every known cemetery in the county, marriage records, funeral home records, and other publications.
Hours: 1 to 4:30 p.m. each Sunday, from Memorial Day weekend through the end of October. Special tours can be arranged by contacting the chairman of the museum.
Phone: 417-466-2185 or 466-3076
Location: located on the grounds of Jones Memorial at 11110 Lawrence 1137, adjoining the west side of Mt. Vernon Golf Course.
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A couple corrections: Cabin was built circa 1845. Hours at the Lawrence County Historical Society are 1 to 4 p.m. Thanks for the publicity!