Gideon is in New Madrid County, Missouri. Having previously visited the area on a hunting trip, F.E. Gideon and W.P. Anderson expanded their lumber business to southeastern Missouri. As the towns of Clarkton or Malden would allow the construction of a mill, they built their mill in an unsettled area in the early 1900s, forming the community of Gideon, with two stores, a charcoal factory, and a railroad. Mr. Gideon moved his family to Gideon in 1905, but sold his interests to other stockholders in 1908, returning to Ohio, where he passed away in 1919. Early settlers came large for work in the mill operations or with the Gideon North Island Railroad, built in 1903. The first hotel was built in Gideon in 1900, and the first store in 1901, followed almost immediately by a second store. A doctor’s office opened in Gideon in 1903. Gideon became a fourth-class city in 1914. The Gideon Box Plant became a major employer in 1931, operating until 1986. Gideon is located at the intersection of Missouri Routes 153 and 162. McGuire is northwest of Gideon, Hartzell is to the northeast, Frailie to the southeast, and Gibson to the east.
Recommended Resources
The Gideon High School alumni association was started in 1976, and advances the relationship between the high school and its alumni, administrating an alumni scholarship program, coordinating homecoming celebrations, and obtaining and recording historic events of Gideon, Missouri. Photographs and information about alumni events are featured.
http://www.gideonalumni.org/
Located on East 1st Street, in Gideon, Missouri, the flower shop offers a variety of floral arrangements, live plants, and gifts, which may be purchased at its shop in Gideo or online. Store hours, payment options, specialty services, and delivery policies are outlined.
http://www.gideonflowersandgifts.com/
Situated in southeastern Gideon, Missouri, the public airport is featured, with information about airport operations and communications, runway data, operational statistics, and instrument procedures.
http://www.airnav.com/airport/M85/
Serving Gideon, Missouri, the public school system offers a K-12th grade curriculum. General information, report cards, a district profile, policy manual, handbooks and district plans are featured. Also included is a school calendar, menus, and a calendar of events.
http://www.gideon.k12.mo.us/
Prepared for the 50th reunion of the 1959 class of Gideon, Missouri, which was held in 2009, the site includes photographs from high school years, as well as those taken during the reunion. Historical information and photographs of the school and the surrounding community, a directory of classmates, and other resources are included.
http://www.gideonseniors1959.com/
