The city of Milan is in Sullivan County, Missouri, and serves as the county seat. The first settler in the area was Armstead C. Hill, who built a log cabin there about 1840. The original town was laid out upon the Hill farm in 1845, although it was never recorded, and the town was not incorporated until 1859. The first county courthouse in Milan was constructed in 1858, only to be destroyed by fire in 1908. The current courthouse was built in 1939. Marshall Baker Witter moved to the area in 1844, at which time the town was known as Pharsalia, a name that people had trouble pronouncing or spelling. Witter suggest Milan as a new name for the town, and its name was changed to Milan at the time that ti was incorporated. The town’s first mayor was R.D.Morrison, while Mr. Witter was its second mayor. During his second term, the legislature repealed the city’s charter in 1861, and the town was without a municipal government until 1867, and was reincorporated in 1869. Milan is accessed through Missouri Highways E and 5, which is also Route 6 as it passes through the town in the west and north. Nearby communities include Boynton, Cora, Green City, Mystic, Osgood, Owasco, Reger, Sorrell, and Wintersville.
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The full-service family owned home center in Milan, Missouri began as Steve’s Builders Surplus in 1986, currently offering hardware, electrical, plumbing, building supply, paint, tools, flooring, lawn and garden appliances, and cabinetry products. Its products and services are discussed, and a blog is included.
http://www.builditbuildershardware.com/
Based in Milan, Missouri, the towing company offers regular towing services, able to service vehicles of any size, as well as 24/7 availability for emergencies. Its location, hours, and services are highlighted.
http://www.dunlapwrecker.com/
Milan Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a non-profit membership organization made up of business owners and others in the Milan, Missouri region. Its site offers an overview of the Chamber, membership benefits, and meeting schedules, as well as a guide to local businesses, relocation tips, and a calendar of events.
http://www.milanmochamber.com/
The non-denominational congregation meets at its facilities on Infirmary Road in Milan, Missouri. Its Sunday and Wednesday services are highlighted, with schedules and a calendar of upcoming programs and events, an overview of its beliefs and practices, and an archive of audio and video sermons.
http://www.milanchristianchurch.org/
Offering a PK-12th grade curriculum through a preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school, the public school system serves the Milan, Missouri region. Featured is a district calendar, and an overview of its professional development and title programs, library and media center, and associated clubs and organizations.
http://www.milan.k12.mo.us/
The official municipal web site offers a guide to the county seat of Sullivan County, including a history of the community, its strategic plan, goals and action plan, as well as a community calendar, administrative and departmental contacts, council agendas and minutes, and public announcements.
http://www.milanmo.gov/
The telecommunications company began in 1952 as Northeast Missouri Rural Telephone Company. Based in Milan, Missouri, the company offers Internet, telephone, and video services, which are highlighted here. An online directory is featured, along with a newsletter, various forms and reports, and a private login for customers.
http://www.nemr.net/
Sullivan County Historical Society
Operating two museum facilities in Milan, Missouri, the non-profit organization manages its museum and genealogy library on North Water Street, and the depot and caboose on East 3rd Street. Its museums and genealogical resources are highlighted, along with its educational programs, projects, and events.
http://www.sullivanhistory.org/
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital
Operated as a not-for-profit organization, the hospital in Milan, Missouri was built in 1953, and opened that same year, currently offering a range of medical services and long-term care, as well as a twenty-four hour emergency department. Its location, history, health services, and career information are put forward.
http://www.scmhospital.org/
