Cole Camp, in Benton County, Missouri, is known for its annual street fair in September, Maifest in May, Oktoberfest in October, and Christbaumfest in late November, all of which highlight the town’s German heritage. Cole Camp is located along what was known as the Military Road. Ezekiel Williams, who settled along what became Williams Creek about four miles west of the current town site in 1829 or 1830, surveyed a section of the Military Road to include the part that would later become Benton County. He opened a trading post and way station for stage coaches and travelers, and then established a post office named for his home parish of Cole Camp in Kentucky. Other settlers moved in during the early 1830s, Dr. Hosea Powers being early among them. The town is centered upon the junction of four main roads: the old Military Road which became the Butterfield Trail, the Duroc Road that runs from the south to cross the Osage River, the Jefferson City Road that led east to Jefferson City, and the Boonville Road that came in from the north. After 1835, an influx of immigrants from Germany came to occupy much of the farm land north, south and east of town, soon becoming the predominant demographic. This became a problem during the American Civil War, as the German population of Cole Camp were Unionists while the remainder of the population were most Southern in their sympathies. One of the first battled of the Civil War took place in Cole Camp on June 19, 1861, and the community suffered greatly throughout the war and in the years to follow from bushwackers and guerrillas, as well as from Union and Confederate armies moving back and forth through Cole Camp. Cole Camp is northwest of Crockerville and southwest of Lake Creek.
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The Battle of Cole Camp took place on June 19, 1861, in Benton County, Missouri. The Confederates were victorious. The background and facts of the Civil War skirmish are put forward, including details of casualties and the impact of the event.
http://www.civilwarguide.info/battles/battle-of-cole-camp/
The guide to the small Missouri city includes information about the area, as well as events that are scheduled there, including photographs.
http://www.colecamparea.com/
Funded by individual donations, the Cole Camp, Missouri museum is designed to allow visitors to walk through the history of the area, from its beginnings to the World War II era. A history of the museum, a calendar of events, and directions are posted.
http://colecampmissourimuseum.weebly.com/
The public school system in Cole Camp, Missouri offers a K-12th grade curriculum, which is outlined here, including its campuses and programs, a district calendar, lunch menu, administrative staff and faculty contacts, announcements, and alumni information.
http://colecamp.schoolwires.net/
Maintained by the City of Cole Camp and the Cole Camp Chamber of Commerce, the site offers contacts for the city’s administrative and departmental offices, as well as Chamber officers. Other resources include a calendar of events and a guide to area schools, businesses, and attractions.
http://www.colecampmo.com/
LSA, in Cole Camp, Missouri, is one of more than two thousand schools in North America, accredited by the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. Its location, school calendar and an overview of classroom programs and events are put forward, along with contacts.
http://www.lsaschool.com/
Representing several insurance companies, Paul Kelly offers long-term care policies, Medicare policies, life insurance, and major medical coverage. An overview of the agency’s medical policies, a blog, contacts, and directions to the its office in Cole Camp, Missouri are given.
http://www.paulkellyinsurance.com/
Located in the central Missouri town of Cole Camp, Phoenix Manufacturing is an industrial custom fabrication shop catering to a number of industries, including water treatment, food grade services, air pollution, asphalt handling equipment, liquid and dry silos, fuel storage, and above ground storage tanks. Its facilities, equipment, capabilities, industries, and products are highlighted.
http://www.phoenixmfginc.com/
Located in the historic Bellview Hotel on East Butterfield Trail, in Cole Camp, Missouri, the gift shop offers a selection of pottery, tableware, knives, candles, lotions, fabric, notion, and other items, many created by local artisans and craftspeople. Its location and hours are stated.
http://www.rosebudgiftsandfabric.com/
Specializing in German cuisine, the Cole Camp, Missouri restaurant’s location, hours of operation, entrees, sides, salads, vegetables, bread, and desserts are highlighted, and a full menu is available. Photographs and contacts are included.
http://www.thegermantable.com/
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, the Cole Camp congregation meets at its facilities on East Butterfield Trail. Directions, office hours and contacts, a service schedule, and information about the church’s preschool and associated organizations are presented.
http://www.trinitycolecamp.org/
Built on seventy-five acres in Cole Camp, Missouri, the golf course features an 18-hole course that combines nine holes of executive par 35 golf with nine holes of championship par 36 golf. General information about the course, public rates and membership options, directions, and contacts.
http://www.triplecreekgolf.com/
Assembled by the Cole Camp Community Betterment Association, the guide to the Cole Camp, Missouri region includes the city government, a community calendar, local schools, churches, organizations, and businesses.
http://www.4kcheese.com/
