Located in Benton Township, the city of Kirksville is the county seat of Adair County, Missouri. The city was laid out in 1841, and incorporated in 1857, named for Jesse Kirk, its first postmaster and the proprietor of the town’s first hotel and tavern. Prior to its incorporation, the settlement was known as Hopkinsville. The American Civil War Battle of Kirksville was fought August 6-9, 1862. In that battle, Union troops led by Colonel John McNeil forced Confederate troops under Colonel Joseph Porter to vacate the city. The casualties from the battle were nearly all Confederates, including some who were executed, under orders from Colonel McNeil, after having surrendered. Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of osteopathy and osteopathic medicine, established the American School of Osteopathy, now A.T. Still University, the world’s first osteopathic medical school, in Kirksville. The city is situated along US Highway 63 and Missouri Highway 6, southwest of Clay, northwest of Bullion, northeast of Youngstown, east of Danforth, southeast of Ninevah, and south of Sublette.
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Adair County Historical Society
Headquartered in Kirksville, Missouri, the county seat, the non-profit organization was founded in 1976 to collect and preserve the history of the county, including collections of artifacts, documents, narratives, and photographs. Its site includes a history of historical places and organizations within the county.
http://www.adairchs.org/
The official municipal web site posts news, announcements, open bids, and a schedule of events, council meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances, the city’s strategic plan and comprehensive plan, as well as a guide to visitors and residents of the city. Water and sewer payments may be paid online.
http://www.kirksvillecity.com/
Headquartered in Kirksville, Missouri, the property management company offers several choices in guest accommodations, including homes and apartments. Available rentals are highlighted, and a rental application may be accessed through the site, along with an overview of the business.
http://www.heritagehouserentalsllc.com/
Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce
Made up of business owners and individuals in the Kirksville, Missouri region, the non-profit membership organization advocates for its members and the business environment of the region. Membership benefits and an application for membership if presented, along with a community calendar and guide to area businesses.
http://www.kirksvillechamber.com/
The daily newspaper in Kirksville, Missouri offers news and sports stories, entertainment, life, and opinion columns, obituaries, classifieds, and job listings, along with local photographs, video, games, and a guide to area businesses. Full access to its content may require a subscription, which may be purchased online.
http://www.kirksvilledailyexpress.com/
The municipal department promotes affordable housing for the elderly, disabled persons, victims of domestic violence, and low income people and families in Kirksville, Missouri. A profile of the agency is offered, along with information about housing resources, housing choice vouchers, public housing, and other programs.
http://www.kirksvillehousingauthority.com/
Kirksville: Missouri’s North Star
Maintained by the Kirksville Tourism Office, the visitor’s guide to the Kirksville, Missouri area includes local photographs, a hunting and fishing guide, and a directory of restaurants and dining options, hotels and other guest accommodations, shopping venues, and events. Group planning information is also available.
http://www.visitkirksville.com/
Offering lakeside dining, marina, and cabins, the business located in the state park includes seven duplex cabins, a restaurant specializing in steaks, seafood and prime rib, a seasonal marina, and dock slips. Directions, photographs, schedules, and contacts are published.
http://www.thousandhillskirksville.com/
