La Plata, also written without the space, as LaPlata, is in Macon County, Missouri. The city’s origins go back to 1827, when Drury Davis built a trading post in that location. Over the next few years, he was joined by family and friends, creating a small village that included a blacksmith shop, stagecoach station, and an inn. The village was platted in 1855, and named for La Plata, Argentina. La Plata was incorporated in 1856. The North Missouri Railroad, which later became the Wabash Railroad, came to town in 1867, and the Santa Fe Railroad came twenty years later. La Plata became a city in 1881. Although the Wabash Railroad no longer exists, the Amtrak Station still runs on the Santa Fe system, with the city served by the Southwest Chief. La Plata is concentrated to the west of US Highway 63, with Missouri Highway 156 passing directly through town. Gifford is west of La Plata, Cardy and Mercyville is southwest, Sue City is southeast, and Wilson is to the northeast of La Plata.
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The auction service is located on East Sanders, on the south side of the square, in La Plata, Missouri. An inventory and photographs of auction items are featured, the auctioneers are introduced, and contact data is posted.
http://www.dchristyauctions.com/
A brief history and profile of the Missouri city is presented on the official municipal web site, along with board members, administrative and departmental contacts, agendas and minutes, and a guide to municipal parks, facilities, and services. Bills may be paid online, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.cityoflaplata.net/
Located in La Plata, ten minutes south of Kirksville, Missouri, the guest lodging facilities features thirty rooms and four themed suites, which are highlighted here, with photographs, a list of amenities, reviews and guest testimonials, rates, and registration details.
http://www.depotinnandsuites.com/
Affiliated with the Thousand Hills Baptist Association, the Missouri Baptist Association, and the Southern Baptist Convention, the congregation meets at its facilities on North Owensby in La Plata, Missouri. A map and directions to the church are offered, along with a schedule of activities, leadership contacts, and office hours.
http://www.laplatafbc.org/
The agricultural entertainment center offers family activities during the months of September, October, and November, and its country store offers flowers, garden and home interior products, local crafts, jams, and jellies. Its location in La Plata, Missouri, hours, prices, and contacts are featured.
http://www.jacksoncc.info/
Organized in 1868, the congregation serves the La Plata, Missouri community. Schedules for its Sunday School, worship services, and weekly programs are posted, with a calendar of events, pastoral contacts and office hours, history, and directions.
http://www.laplatachristianchurch.com/
The 52-bed nursing home in La Plata, Missouri is operated by the La Plata Nursing Home District, which includes parts of Macon, Adair and Knox counties. Its location, a profile of the facility, its team, endorsements, and contacts are posted.
http://www.laplatanursinghome.com/
The La Plata, Missouri school district offers a K-12th grade curriculum through an elementary school and a high school, each of which are highlighted here, including a district calendar, sports schedules, menu, and student bulletins.
http://laplata.k12.mo.us/
La Plata United Methodist Church
The UMC congregation meets at its facilities on Tobacco Road, La Plata, Missouri. General information about the church, its history, beliefs, practices and ministries is put forward, along with service schedules, a calendar of events, and prayer requests.
http://www.laplataumc.org/
Train Web and their subdivision of Train Party moved from California to Missouri in 2006, selecting a location just down the street from the Depot Inn & Suites in La Plata, Missouri, later buying a forty-acre plot adjacent to the hotel, with an option on an additional one hundred acres, with the plan of building a Silver Rails Resort, a sort of a Disneyland with a railroad theme. Unfortunately, the economic collapse of 2008 put the project on hold.
http://www.silverrailscountry.com/
The railroad-themed event center is located in La Plata, Missouri, and available for celebrations, conferences, meetings, workshops, and other gatherings. Its features, capacity, packages, and contacts are posted to the site, along with a list of preferred vendors and table and chair rentals.
http://www.silverrailseventcenter.com/
The Silver Rails Resort project would take advantage of the area’s connection with the railroad industry, its landscapes, cultural heritage, and lifestyles, with the intention of creating a major tourist attraction on the outskirts of La Plata, Missouri. The conceptual plan, project components, and investment opportunities are defined, and a promotional video is available.
http://www.silverrailsresort.com/
Offering funeral services and cremations, the facility is located on South Church Street in La Plata, Missouri. Its history, services, and contacts are featured, and obituaries are published to the web site.
https://travisfuneralchapel.com/
