New Bloomfield, in Callaway County, Missouri, began as a station on the Chicago and Alton Railroad. Prior to that time, there was a post office there, named Round Prairie, although it is not clear whether the surrounding town was ever known by that name. Laid out in 1836, the current town was initially named Bloomfield, but when it was learned that there was another post office in Missouri by that name, its name was changed to New Bloomfield. New Bloomfield later merged with the town of Ellerslie. The railroad was abandoned and its track removed in the early 1930s, the depot moved to the east end of town where it was used as a duplex, and the railroad right of way was used for a city park. Today, New Bloomfield is accessed by US Highway 54, which runs through the east side of town, and by Missouri Route J, which passes through the north part of town. Portions of the Mark Twain National Forest are west, northwest, north, and northeast of New Bloomfield. Holts Summit is southwest, Guthrie is northwest, Carrington is north, and Dixie is east of New Bloomfield.
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Located on Platinum Road, the New Bloomfield, Missouri auto dealership specializes in the sale of pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs. Its inventory may be searched through the site, and special offers are highlighted. Directions, hours of operation, and contacts are posted.
http://www.aamotorsinc.com/
The auto repair shop and used car dealership is located on State Road AE in New Bloomfield, Missouri. Its inventory, special offers, and trade-in policies are featured, along with directions, finance policies, hours of operation, and contacts.
http://www.kensautosandrepair.com/
Broadcasting on Channel 13, the television station is located in New Bloomfield, Missouri. Its site offers local, state, nationwide and world news, sports, and weather information, along with its programming schedule, advertising information, and contacts.
http://krcgtv.com/
New Bloomfield Historical Society
NBAHS is a non-profit organization charged with the collection, protection, preservation, and education of the history and genealogy of the New Bloomfield, Missouri region, which includes the communities of Guthrie, Holt’s Summit, Dixie, and Lake Mykee. Its buildings, displays, genealogical resources, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://www.newbloomfieldhistorical.org/
New Bloomfield School District
The New Bloomfield, Missouri public school system offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through a preschool, elementary school, and combined middle/high school, each of which are highlighted here, along with a district calendar and information about its academic and athletic programs.
http://www.nb.k12.mo.us/
New Bloomfield United Methodist Church
The UMC congregation meets at its facilities on Redwood Drive in New Bloomfield, Missouri. Service and Sunday School times, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, pastoral contacts, and office hours are posted.
http://nbumc.us/
The official municipal web site offers a directory of local businesses, churches, schools, organizations and utilities, as well as the city council, boards and commissions, administrative and departmental contacts. A council agenda and minutes are published, and various reports and public documents are available.
http://www.newbloomfieldmo.com/
