The city of Arcadia is in Iron County, Missouri. Arcadia was laid out in 1849, and incorporated in 1879. At the time that Iron County was organized, there were only two villages within its borders, Arcadia and Middlebrook. The financial success of the city is owed, in large part, to Arcadia High School, which was founded by Rev. J.C. Berryman, and operated through the Methodist Episcopal Church. The school became a military hospital during the Civil War, then reopened, closing briefly from 1867 to 1869, when it reopened as Arcadia College, and transferred to the Ursaline Sisters in 1888, who expanded it through 1930, and ran it as Ursaline Academy. The last students to attend the academy in the 1970-71 school year. Now known as Arcadia Valley Academy, the buildings are available for touring. Arcadia is located at the intersection of Montana Highways 72 and 21, north of Hogan, west of Roselle, and south of Pilot Knob. The Mark Twain National Forest is to the south, west, and east of Arcadia.
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Family owned and operated, the Arcadia, Missouri store buys and sells sporting goods, including guns and ammunition, bows and other archery supplies, muzzleloader guns and accessories, gun safes, and reloading supplies. Its location and hours are posted.
http://www.arcadiasportinggoodsinc.com/
Formerly known as Arcadia High School, Arcadia College, and Ursaline Academy, the building is currently available for tours, weddings, and other events, as well as hosting bed and breakfast guest accommodations, a restaurant, creamery, and bakery. Reservations may be made through the site.
http://www.arcadiavalleyacademy.com/
Taum Sauk Mountain, the highest point in Missouri, is home to several wild boars, which are an invasive species to Iron County. Wild boar hunts, music events, and motorcycle runs are featured with proceeds going to the Iron County Salvation Army. Schedules, a live music itinerary, vendors, and sponsorships are featured.
http://www.hogsonthemountain.com/
Nostalgic Place Bed & Breakfast Inn
Located in Arcadia, Missouri, the B&B is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Directions, amenities, rates and special packages are featured, with photographs, contacts, and online bookings.
http://www.nostalgicplace.com/
Offering a variety of guest accommodations and amenities, including the Parkview House, Gate House, Antique Cottage, 4-Sisters Cabin, and the Porch Suite, the faciliteis are highlighted, including directions, rates, and contacts.
http://www.selahamongthehills.com/
