Buffalo, Missouri is the county seat of Dallas County. The area was settled in the 1830s by people who came from Tennessee, Indiana, and Ohio, primarily, after the area was taken from the Osage Indians in 1808. The county was first organized as Niangua County in 1841, and renamed Dallas County in 1844. The city of Buffalo was founded on Buffalo Head Prairie in 1841, and named for a buffalo skull landmark that had been erected by Mark Reynolds, the first settler, who came in 1833. An alternate story is that it was named for the New York hometown of another early settler. Dallas County was a pro-Union county during the Civil War, and it endured several raids. The courthouse was burned by Confederate troops in 1863 and, in July of 1864, the Methodist Church was burned, as it was being used as a temporary courthouse. After the war, the Laclede and Fort Scott Railroad was supposed to come through Buffalo, but no track was laid and the county refused to pay bondholders for a railroad that was never completed. Buffalo is centered just east of the intersection of US Highway 65 and Missouri Highway 32. Louisburg is to the north, Plad and Windyville to the northeast, Wall Street and Long Lane to the east, Spring Grove to the north, Half Way to the west, and Goodson to the northwest.
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The Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce describes the history of the city from its origins in the 1830s up to 1940, including its founding and early businesses and organizations.
http://www.buffalococ.com/buffalo_history.htm
The congregation meets at its facilities on South Locust Street in Buffalo, Missouri. Its beliefs and practices are highlighted, directions are offered, and a calendar of regular programs and services, upcoming events and activities is proffered. Announcements are published to the site.
http://www.biblebaptistofbuffalo.org/
Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce
The voluntary business membership organization was formed for the purpose of advancing the commercial, industrial, and civic interests of the city of Buffalo, Missouri, and its trading area. Chamber officers, a member directory, newsletter, and an overview of membership benefits and obligations are put forth, along with a guide to the area.
http://www.buffalococ.com/
Located in Dallas County, in Buffalo, Missouri, the guest lodging facility is situated less than one hour from several attractions and shopping opportunities. The family owned and operated hotel offers a variety of accommodations, breakfast every morning, and other amenities.
http://www.buffaloinnandsuites.co/
The Dallas County, Missouri farmers exchange is featured, including corn, soybean and wheat futures, local forecasts and conditions, agricultural news, and market information.
http://www.buffalomfa.com/
With locations in Buffalo and Republic, Missouri, directions and maps showing these locations are put forward, along with an introduction to the doctors and staff, office hours and appointment policies, patient testimonials, and contacts.
http://www.smilesabovetherest.com/
Published in Buffalo, Missouri, the Buffalo Reflex began in 1869. Its electronic edition offers news, sports, business reports, obituaries, and special sections, as well as photographs, video, classified sections, and other information, although full access to its content requires a subscription. Local advertising is displayed on the site.
http://www.buffaloreflex.com/
Buffalo United Methodist Church
Organized in 1838, the congregation originally met in a log house in Buffalo, and was the first church of any denomination in Dallas County, Missouri. Its history is told, directions are given, and a calendar of events, service schedule, and leadership contacts are included.
http://www.buffalounitedmethodistchurch.org/
Service times and a calendar of upcoming programs and events are posted, and directions to the church in Buffalo, Missouri are given. The congregation’s beliefs and practices, missions, and services are highlighted.
http://www.buffalocalvary.com/
Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games
Sponsored by the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce and the Dallas County Betterment Association, the annual event is held at the Old City Park & Fairgrounds in Buffalo, Missouri. A schedule of events, demonstrations, games, and entertainment is featured, and tickets may be purchased through the site.
http://www.swmocelticfestival.com/
The public school district is headquartered in Buffalo, Missouri, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum through Buffalo High School, Buffalo Prairie Middle School, and Mallory Elementary School. Campus and district calendars are published, along with new student enrollment information, a lunch menu, and an outline of the Missouri Learning Standards.
http://www.dallasr1.k12.mo.us/
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office
Headquartered in Buffalo, Missouri, the SO offers police and law enforcement services to the county. Agency staff are identified, and contacts are presented, along with an overview of its programs and services, gun permit information, and announcements.
http://www.dallascountysheriff.net/
The beliefs and practices of the church in Buffalo, Missouri are outlined, service schedules and a calendar of events are presented, with leadership contacts and a sermon archive.
http://www.fbcbuffalo.com/
Located on North Maple Street, Buffalo, Missouri, the funeral home has been in operation since 1946. An overview of the facilities, its merchandise, pre-planning and immediate arrangement policies, directions, and obituaries are published on the site.
http://www.montgomeryviets.com/
Offering a selection of pre-owned automobiles and trucks, the Buffalo, Missouri dealership also offers trailer sales and collision repair services, and serves as a state inspection station. Directions, hours, and contacts are posted.
http://www.sharpe-motors.com/
Situated on Apple Drive, the Buffalo, Missouri motel is located only seventeen minutes from Bennett Spring State Park. Its rooms and rates are highlighted, along with directions, area attractions, and online bookings.
http://www.theoakinn.com/
