The city of Chilhowee is in Johnson County, Missouri. The township was formally organized in 1868, although the first settlement made there was in 1829, with James Hogard and William Norris being among the first settlers, with others coming in subsequent years. Norris settled near the Walnut Grove Cemetery, building a grist mill, and the area was known as Norris Fork before it was surveyed. The first religious services held in the district were conducted by Thomas Cull, a Methodist minister, in 1836, but the first church building was constructed by the Presbyterians in 1858, and known as the Pisgah Church. The first location of Chilhowee Village was by error. James Simpson had bought a frame building that he intended to have moved to a claim that he was going to enter. Moving it on ox wagons, something broke down at the spot where Old Chilhowee Village now is, so the building was unloaded, and Mr. Simpson put in a stock of goods, opening Simpson’s Store in 1855 or 1856. Both he and his brother-in-law, Samuel McFarland, build homes there, and others soon followed. When the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad was constructed about a mile and a half south, several of the houses were moved to what became a new town site, while the old town eventually became a relic, and a dot on the map. Chilhowee was incorporated as a town in 1895. Post Oak is east of Chilhowee, Shawnee Mound is southeast, and Blairstown is to the southwest.
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Owned and operated by Palestine Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ, the 160 acre camp is located near Chilhowee, Missouri. The facilities are described in detail, and shown in photographs, along with information about volunteering with the camp.
http://www.camppalestine.net/
The congregation meets at its facilities on South Pennsylvania Street in the city of Chilhowee, Missouri. Directions, worship schedules, and an calendar of upcoming programs and activities are put forward, with information about its youth ministries.
http://www.chilhoweebaptistchurch.com/
Chilhowee R-IV School District
The K-12th grade school system serves the students of Chilhowee, Missouri and the surrounding area. General information about the district, policies, and a student handbook are available, along with a district calendar and job opportunities.
http://www.chilhowee.k12.mo.us/
Producing software and services to Yellow Pages publishers and certified marketing representatives since 1982, the company is headquartered in Chilhowee, Missouri. Its products, services, and contacts are featured.
http://www.nypcorp.com/
The gun store in Chilhowee, Missouri stocks guns, pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, handguns, long guns, and other firearms, ammunition, and accessories. Its location, hours of operation, products, and services are featured.
http://www.thearmsroom.net/
