The land that was to become Granby, in Newton County, Missouri, was originally inhabited by the Osage. The first Europeans to visit the area were probably French trappers. Later, Spain claimed the territory, selling it to the French. In the early 1800s, the United States took control of the land as part of the Louisiana Purchase, and homesteaders came shortly afterwards. A homesteader by the name of Madison Vickery found lead there while digging for water, and soon prospectors were coming into the area, so quickly that it became known as the Granby Stampede, and the town became one of the oldest mining towns in the Southwest, primarily lead and zinc. During the American Civil War, Granby became an important source of lead for both the Union and Confederate armies until, in October of 1862, the Battle of Granby established Union control of its lead mines. Although its smelter was destroyed during the battle, mining resumed after the war, enhanced by new technology and transportion via the railroad. Granby was incorporated as a city in 1868. Granby’s mines remained in operation through World War II, after which its deposits began to decline. Each summer, Granby holds Old Mining Town Days, a 4th of July celebration. Granby is located along US Highway 60, west of Berwick and northeast of Monark Springs.
Recommended Resources
Affiliated with Lions Club International, the East Newton Lion’s Club meets at East Newton High School in Granby, Missouri. Meeting schedules, a calendar of projects and events, and general information about the service organization is put forward.
http://www.eastnewtonlions.org/
Sponsored by Ozark Syndicate Records, the site highlights music events in Granby, Missouri, including photographs, video, and musical recordings.
http://www.granbyafterdark.com/
Organized in 1917, the Granby, Missouri church’s first rock sanctuary now serves the congregation as a multipurpose area. Its history and an overview of its programs and ministries are given, along with service schedules, a calendar of events, and a map showing the location of the church.
http://www.granbyfirstchurchofgod.com/
The official web site for the municipality offers a history and profile of the community, a promotional video, along with administrative contacts, announcements, and other resources.
http://www.granby-mo.com/content/
Headquartered on South Beaver Avenue in Granby, Missouri, GTC Broadband offers broadband Internet services, telephone, and digital television services to the Granby and Diamond area. Its services are defined, and service requests may be made through the site.
http://www.gtcbroadband.net/
Kent Greenwood Plastering Company
Based in Granby, Missouri, the contractor specializes in stucco, plastering, and masonry, working with interior plastering throughout the home and exterior stucco and stone. Its services, service area, and contacts are posted.
http://granbyplastering.com/
The Church of Christ at Granby
Directions to the church on East Pine Street in Granby, Missouri are offered, along with service and Bible study schedules, leadership contacts, and several articles on subjects relating to the Christian faith. Audio lessons are also available.
http://www.granbychurchofchrist.org/
