Named for the whiskey, the small city of Bourbon is in Crawford County, Missouri. The city was founded in the early 1800s, and is the only town in the United States named for Bourbon whiskey. The southern branch of the Pacific Railroad was completed to Rolla in 1860, bringing settlers to the area to homestead or settle on land granted to Veterans of the War of 1812, although there were already several farmers living in the region. The first official town in the area that was laid out was a mile and a half from the current town of Bourbon, and named St. Cloud. Meanwhile, a man by the name of Richard Turner established a general store west of St. Cloud that catered to settlers and railroad workers. Camps were set up along the railroad right of way, where railroad workers stayed for several months at a time. Most of the workers were Irish immigrants who were used to drinking whiskey, so Turner imported barrels of Bourbon whiskey. As a lare barrel labeled “Bourbon” sat on the porch of his store, the store became known as the Bourbon Store and eventually the entire area was known as Bourbon. When a post office was established in St. Cloud in 1853, it was given the name of Bourbon, although the focus of new construction was concentrated nearer to Turner’s store, as it was a better place for the steam engines to start and stop, there being no grade to the track in that location. Bourbon is located along I-44, southwest of Sullivan and northeast of Cuba.
 
 
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The restaurant is located on West Pine Street in Bourbon, Missouri. Its hours of operation, menu, special offers, catering services, photographs, and a calendar of events are posted to the site.
http://www.barnandgrill.com/
Bourbon Fire Protection District
Based in Bourbon, Missouri, the volunteer fire department covers 120 square miles of Crawford County, offering fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services. BFPD volunteer benefits, a membership application, calendar of events, and call history are reported.
http://bourbonfire.org/
A campus of the Crawford County R-1 School District, BHS is a 9-12th grade public school on Old Highway 66 in Bourbon, Missouri. Directions, a calendar of events, staff and faculty directory, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://warhawksbhs.ss4.sharpschool.com/
The real estate broker is located just off of I-44 in Bourbon, Missouri, offering residential homes and farms, lands, lots, and commercial real estate. Available properties are highlighted on its site, along with a moving checklist, buyer and seller tips, and a guide to the local area.
http://www.bourbonhometownrealty.net/
The 180 acre wildlife recreational property is located in Bourbon, near St. Louis, Missouri. General information about the property and house are featured, with photographs, diagrams, and maps.
http://www.bourbonfarm.com/
Located in Bourbon, Missouri, the full-service recreational vehicle dealership is an authorized Heartland, Shasta, Prowler, Denali, Dutchman, and Jayco dealer. Its inventory may be browsed, or search by a number of variables, online. Its location, hours of operation, and contacts are included.
http://www.bourbonrv.com/
Organized as Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1903, the Bourbon, Missouri church is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Its history, beliefs and practices, and a schedule of worship service, programs and events are posted.
http://www.concordiabourbon.com/
Headquartered in Bourbon, Missouri, the public school district operates an elementary school, middle school, and high school, each of which are highlighted here, along with a school calendar, staff directory, and announcements.
http://www.warhawks.k12.mo.us/
Located on Walnut Street in Bourbon, Missouri, the congregation is featured, including directions, a map showing its location, an overview of its beliefs and practices, prayer requests, and photographs.
http://www.firstbaptistbourbon.com/
Situated on a bend of the Meramec River, near Bourbon, Missouri, the horse ranch raises Missouri Fox Trotters, Tennessee Walkers, and Peruvian Paso horses, and offers rental cabins and trail rides. Its location, schedules, and rates are featured.
http://www.meramecfarm.com/
Paramount Apparel International, Inc.
PAI was founded in St. Louis in 1929 as Paramount Cap Manufacturing Company. In 1936, the company moved its headquarters to Bourbon, Missouri, where it manufactures private label brands, screens t-shirts for sports teams, designs belt buckles or bags, and embroiders promotional caps and other items. Its brands are highlighted, along with a portfolio of the company’s work.
http://www.paifashion.com/
Offering cabin rentals, riverfront tent camping, canoeing, rafting, kayaking, and tubing trips along the Meramec River, the business is situated in Bourbon, Missouri. Its facilities, services, and special offers are posted.
http://www.riverviewranch.org/
This guide to the Bourbon, Missouri region offers contacts within the municipal government, including city officials and economic development programs. Other resources include a community calendar and a directory of local churches, schools, and entertainment opportunities.
http://www.bourbonmo.com/