Platted in 1881, the city of Lockwood is in Dade County, in southwestern Missouri. The community was known as The Queen City of the Prairie” by railroad officials of the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad, which was extended through the area in 1880, although it was officially named Lockwood when a railroad depot was established there, for J.E. Lockwood, an agent of the railroad. Three rival towns were laid out in the area in 1881, as William Taggart, Titus B. Eldridge, and William J. Davis each hoped to create a town. Mr. Davis platted the original town south of the railroad, and hoped that the new town would be named Davisville. However, in order to attract a railroad depot he had to agree to the name of Lockwood, and give the railroad eighty acres of right-of-way. Taggart, Eldridge, and a Mr. Knight platted the additions north of the railroad, including a town by the name of Eldridge in the northwest, which attracted many of the town’s early businesses. Eventually, a compromise was reached, and most of the town’s businesses were moved to a common center, now known as Main Street, with its streets running adjacent to it, and each community joined to be incorporated as the Village of Lockwood in 1883, becoming a fourth-class city in 1891.
Recommended Resources
Coose Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Coose is a family owned business that has operated in Lockwood, Missouri since 1978, manufacturing livestock gooseneck trailers, livestock bumper trailers, dump trailers, and custom trailers. Its location and products are highlighted.
http://www.coosetrailers.com/
The Lockwood, Missouri congregation meets at its facilities on West Fifth Street. An overview of the congregation’s beliefs and practices, organizational structure, service schedules, calendar of events and special programs are included, with contacts and other resources.
http://www.fbclockwood.org/
The auctioneering business in Lockwood, Missouri offers farm and estate auctions, benefit auctions, and consignment auctions. A map shows the location of the auction facility, and a schedule of events, hours, and contacts are featured.
http://www.hometownauctionlockwood.com/
Based in Lockwood, Missouri, KRC is an original manufacturer of racing components. Its products are featured and presented in an online catalog, along with advertising information, press releases, a schedule of trade shows and events, a list of distributors, and a profile of the company.
http://www.krcracing.com/
The official municipal web site for the city of Lockwood, Missouri offers administrative contacts, a community calendar, council agendas and minutes, public notices, and a history and profile of the area.
http://lockwoodmo.com/
Lockwood Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a not-for-profit membership organization made up of business owners and others in the Lockwood, Missouri region. Membership policies, the benefits of membership, and a meeting schedule are defined, along with a directory of local businesses, schools and facilities. A history and profile of the city is included.
http://www.lockwoodchamber.com/
Founded by Allen Frickenschmidt in 1987, the Lockwood, Missouri facility is part of Frickenschmidt Foods, and includes a second facility in Lockwood devoted to beef jerky production. Its meats may be purchased at the company’s store or online, for home delivery. Its site includes an online shopping area and information about its fundraising services.
http://www.frickenschmidtfoods.com/
The public school district in Lockwood, Missouri offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through an elementary school, middle school, and high school campus, each of which is highlighted here, with a district calendar, school schedules, faculty and staff contacts, and announcements.
http://www.lockwoodschools.org/
The annual event in Lockwood, Missouri includes several activities, including photography shows, a car show, baby show, quit show, parade, a 5K run, and others, as well as food booths and other vendors. Participating merchants are identified, along with vendor applications, sponsorships, and registration data.
http://www.lockwoodseptemberdays.com/
