Located in both Chariton and Linn counties, Marceline, Missouri was created as a result of construction of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway from Kansas City, Missouri to Chicago, Illinois. In 1887, the railroad chose the location a terminal between Kansas City and Fort Madison, Iowa, dividing the distance between Kansas City and Chicago into thirds. At that time, the region was a sparsely populated prairie. By January of 1888, town lots were up for sale, and the newly formed town was named for the wife of one of the railroad directors, although the spelling was changed from Marcelina to Marceline. The city was incorporated in March of 1888, and had a population of more than two thousand by summer. Today, Marceline is known as the boyhood home of Walt Disney, whose father settled on a forty-acre farm in Marceline in 1906. Although the Disneys lived there for only four years, Walt Disney’s ties to Marceline are clear, as the post office and an elementary school there are named for him, and Marceline was the inspiration for some of Disney’s work, including the film Lady and the Tramp, as well as several features in Disney’s amusement parks. Marceline is southwest of Lingo, northwest of Westville, and north of Mike.
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The boyhood home of Walt Disney, Marceline, Missouri was formed as a railroad town in the late 1880s. The official municipal web site presents a profile and history of the city, a community calendar, council agendas and minutes, news releases and public notices, city projects, and administrative contacts.
http://www.marcelinemo.us/
Marceline Area Chamber of Commerce
The volunteer organization is made up of business owners and others in the Marceline, Missouri region. Membership benefits and policies, meeting schedules, and a membership director are posted, along with photographs and a guide to the region.
http://www.marceline.com/
Established as a reading room in the rear of the Marceline First National Bank Building in 1914, the public library was created in 1917 with funding from the Andrew Carnegie Institution, and a building site was purchased in 1918. Its history, location hours, and a calendar of events are posted, and access to its catalog, digital books, and other resources are available online.
http://www.marcelinelibrary.org/
A course map of the 9-hole golf course in Marceline, Missouri is presented, and an overview of its pro shop, calendar of events, tournament schedules, tournament results, and Ladies Association are featured.
http://www.marcelinegolf.com/
Serving the city of Marceline, Missouri, the public school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through an elementary school and a combined middle school and high school, each of which are highlighted here. A district report card, technology plan, and goals for graduates are spelled out.
http://www.marcelineschools.org/
The Marceline High School wrestling team is featured, including its schedules, wrestlers, coaches, and auxiliary. Past state champions are highlighted, and team photographs are presented.
http://www.marcelinewrestling.com/
Walt Disney came to Marceline, Missouri with his parents when he was five years old, and today the town commemorates its relationship with the creator of Disneyland and Disney World. The Santa Fe train depot in Marceline houses the museum of Disney family effects and exhibits. Its schedules, hours, and admissions policies are defined.
http://www.waltdisneymuseum.org/
