The city of Annapolis, Missouri is in Iron County. The town was settled by homesteaders in the 1850s, who came from Tennessee, Kentucky, Germany, and Sweden. Prior to the town being named Annapolis, for the city in Maryland, the community was known as Allen, Big Lick, and Jackson’s Mill. Thomas Allen platted the town in 1871, the year that the railroad extended its track to the area, and it was incorporated as a village in 1891. The St. Louis-Iron Mountain Railroad operated in Annapolis until 1969. Although freight trains still pass through the city, sometimes stopping to pick up loads of granite, passenger service is no longer available in Annapolis. Since the beginning of the town, timber has played a significant role in its economy. Annapolis was incorporated as a 4th class city in 1961. The city is located on Missouri Highway 49, south of Sabula, north of Vulcan and Des Arc, and west of Minimum.
Recommended Resources
Annapolis First Baptist Church
The congregation meets at its facilities on East Second Street in Annapolis, Missouri. A calendar of events, service schedule, prayer requests, and leadership contacts are put forward, along with a sermon archive.
http://www.annapolisfbc.com/
Located five miles north of Annapolis, Missouri, the campground offers fifty large sites, a meeting hall, arcade, swimming pool, and other features that are described here. A map of the RV park, on-site rentals, park rules, and directions are presented.
http://www.bigcreekrvpark.com/
South Iron Community Betterment Association
Headquartered in Annapolis, Missouri, the non-profit organization works to improve conditions for southern Iron County. Its site offers governmental contacts and a guide to local lodging facilities, businesses, churches, events, and recreational opportunities.
http://www.annapolismo.net/
South Iron R-1 School District
The K-12 Annapolis, Missouri public school system operates an elementary school and a combined junior/senior high school, which are highlighted here, along with a faculty and staff directory, class schedules, and daily announcements.
http://www.sipanthers.k12.mo.us/
