Grant City is the county seat of Worth County, in northern Missouri. The town was organized in 1863, and named for General Ulysses S. Grant. Grant City became the county seat in 1864, and before long the community had a general store, school, blacksmith, shoemaker, doctor’s office, law office, jeweler, post office, drug store, hardware store, and a hotel. When the railroad was extended to Grant City in 1882, the town grew rapidly and, although the railroad closed in 1945, Grant City continued to thrive. Frank Lucas, the 13th governor of Wyoming, was born in Grant City, as was Leon C. Phillips, the 11th governor of Oklahoma. Grant City is located just west of US Highway 169, along Missouri Highway 46. Isadora is northwest of Grant City, Siloam Springs is south, Allendale is to the east, and the Iowa state line is to the north.
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The Grant City, Missouri funeral home is located on South Front Street. General information on what to expect are offered, with an overview of its services, pre-planning and immediate need policies, and grief and healing services. Obituaries are posted to the site.
http://www.andrewshannfuneralhome.com/
Situated on Highway 46, across from Casey’s, the Grant City, Missouri congregation offers traditional and contemporary services and Sunday school for all age groups. Leadership contacts and office hours are posted, along with a service schedule, church calendar, and a profile of the church.
http://www.grantcitybaptist.org/
The official municipal web site offers a profile of the city, with information on municipal services, programs and facilities, along with a guide to local events, recreational programs and opportunities, churches, schools, and businesses. Meeting agendas and minutes are published to the site.
http://www.grantcity.us/
Located on South Main Street, the pharmacy is operated by a pharmacist who was born and raised in Grant City, Missouri. Directions, store hours, staff information, and services are featured.
http://www.sherrispharmacyservices.com/
Based in Grant City, Missouri, the family business manufactures lambswool cleaning products, including classic dusters, floor care products, feather dusters, and others, which are highlighted here, along with an online shopping area.
http://www.woolshop.com/
Worth County RIII School District
Offering a K-12th grade curriculum, the Grant City, Missouri public school system operates an elementary school and high school. Campus locations, school schedules, and announcements are published. School board, faculty, and staff contacts are featured.
http://wc.k12.mo.us/
