Peculiar, Missouri was surveyed in 1868 by Robert Cass, for whom Cass County was named. The town was platted as The Town of Peculiar. There are a couple of stories as to the origins of the town’s peculiar name. One states that the town’s first postmaster, Edgar Thomson, wanted to name the town Excelsior, but a town by that name already existed in Atchison County. After several other choices were also rejected, Thomson wrote to the Postmaster General, saying that he didn’t care what name he gave them so long as it was peculiar, and the town was registered as Peculiar. Another version states that early settlers looking for farm land cleared a small rise, after which one of them looked below and claimed, “Well, that’s peculiar! It’s the very place I saw in a vision back in Connecticut.” The land was purchased and when a village was established there, it was named Peculiar. Peculiar became a fourth-class city in 1953. Peculiar is situated along Interstate Highway 49, which is also US Highway 71, at its intersection with Missouri Route YY. Harrisonville is southeast of Peculiar, while Lake Annette is southwest, Harrelson is northwest, and Coleman is northeast of the city.
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Chartered by Peculiar United Methodist Church, Troop 245 is made up of boy from the middle of fifth grade to the age of eighteen. Affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization, its meeting schedules, adult and youth leadership programs, and a calendar of events are put forward.
http://www.troop245.webs.com/
Affiliated with the Restoration Fellowship, the Countryside Bible Church is located on Missouri Route J in Peculiar, Missouri. Directions, service schedules, and a calendar of events are put forward, along with a statement of faith, daily bible readings, and sermon notes.
http://www.countrysidebiblechurch.org/
Lynn S. Laffoon, Attorney at Law
The law firm in Peculiar, Missouri is available to represent clients on a wide range of issues, including traffic issues, adoption law, estates and trusts. The firm’s key attorney is introduced, including practice areas, office hours, and contacts.
http://www.peculiarestatelaw.com/
Peculiar Area Chamber of Commerce
The non-profit membership organization is made up of business owners and others in the Peculiar, Missouri region. General information about the organization, the benefits to membership, and a member directory are featured, with a guide to the area.
http://www.peculiarchamber.com/
Organized in the 1800s, the non-profit cemetery is situated on East Cemetery Road in Peculiar, Missouri. A map shows the location of the facility, along with photographs, newsletter, and scheduled burials.
http://www.peculiarcemetery.org/
The meat shop and deli is located in Peculiar, Missouri, offering a wide variety of meats and services, including several cuts of beef, poultry, pork, and seafood. Its location, hours of operation, catering policies and services, and processing services are featured.
http://www.peculiarmeat.com/
Open year round, the recreational vehicle park is located in the city of Peculiar, in northwestern Missouri, near the Kansas border. A map and photographs of the RV park are put forward, with a calendar of scheduled activities and contact data.
http://www.peculiarparkplacervpark.com/
The official municipal web site offers council agendas and minutes, and contacts for its administrative and departmental personnel, aldermen, boards and commissions. A guide to local services and facilities are included, along with a history and profile of the town.
http://www.cityofpeculiar.org/
Raymore-Peculiar School District
Headquartered in Peculiar, Missouri, the public school system offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through a pre-kindergaarten facility, six elementary schools, two intermediate schools, a middle school, a high school, and a non-traditional school campus, each of which are highlighted here, along with a district calendar.
http://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/
Established in 1957 and located in Peculiar, Missouri, the manufacturing company produces several lines of plumbing products, including supply, drainage and support products. Its products are highlighted, and technical specifications are put forth. Video, print publications, press releases, and photographs are presented.
http://www.siouxchief.com/
