Situated in Cass County, Missouri, the city of Pleasant Hill was named for its pleasant position on an elevated prairie. The community was formed in 1828, when its first settlers built homes in the area. In 1844, the village had a population of about forty. The original town was located on a high hill about two miles northeast of the current town center. When the Missouri Pacific built its main line, the town moved to be nearer the point where the main line of the railroad connected with the Lexington and Southern, retaining its original name. Before long, the town extended to include original townsite and beyond. During the American Civil War, Pleasant Hill suffered the fate of many towns near the Missouri-Kansas border, being occupied by armies from both sides of the conflict, the town was raided several times, and was the site of the Battle of the Ravines in 1862, when Quantrill’s Raiders skirmished with Union troops. Most devastating was General Order Number 11, which depopulated the rural areas of four western Missouri counties, including Cass County. One of the few structures that remained was the old Henley Home, which served as the area Union headquarters while they were carrying out the Order. Pleasant Hill is adjacent to Baldwin Park, to the east, and near Strasburg, located further east, while Lake Winnebago is northwest of the city.
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Housed in a historic building, the Pleasant Hill, Missouri theater offers a variety of productions, including musicians, comedians, and other guest artists. Its location, current and upcoming shows, ticket prices, a monthly schedule are featured.
http://www.bigcreekcountry.com/
Established as the Family Worship Center in 1999, the Pleasant Hill, Missouri congregation rebranded as the Family Worship Center Church in 2014. Its history and a profile of the church is posted, with details of its fellowship and outreach services, a newsletter, and sermon archive.
http://www.familyworshipchurch.net/
The Pleasant Hill, Missouri congregation meets in the historic 1890s Kellogg Opera House on Cedar Street, downtown, which it is restoring and rebuilding. General information about the church and its ministries is given, including a calendar of events, leadership contacts, and office hours.
http://graceandtruthbaptistchurch.com/
Historical Downtown Pleasant Hill Railroad Days
The annual multi-day event commemorates the small town of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, recognizing the importance that the railroad played in the early days of the community. A schedule of events, sponsorships, and a business directory are included.
http://phillrailroaddays.com/
Presented by the Community Improvement District and the Downtown Association of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the site offers a guide to local shopping venues, lodging accommodations, events, and recreational opportunities.
http://www.historicpleasanthill.com/
In business since 1974, the full-service veterinary medical hospital offers medical and wellness care for dogs, cats, horses, cattle, exotic animals, and others. Its location, services, capabilities, office hours, and appointment policies are featured.
https://www.pleasanthillanimalclinic.com/
The dance studio offers dance instruction, including tap, jazz, ballet, acrobatics, hip-hop, musical theater and lyrical, offering a competition dance team, but with a focus on strong technical training. General information and a schedule of classes, fees, and enrollment policies are featured.
http://www.phdanceacademy.com/
The full-service, family-owned pharmacy is located on North State Route 7 in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Directions, hours of operation, and details of its pharmaceutical services and products are featured, and special offers are posted to the site.
http://www.philldrug.com/
Pleasant Hill R-3 School District
The R-3 public school system is headquartered in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum through a primary school, an elementary school, intermediate school, middle school, high school, an alternative school, and a career center, each of which are defined here, with schedules, directions, and contacts.
http://www.pleasanthillschools.com/
Serving the Pleasant Hill, Missouri region, the youth soccer program offers recreational and competitive soccer play. Information about its coaching staff and becoming a coach is put forward, along with its referees, registration policies, schedules, maps, and access to various forms and documents.
http://www.pleasanthillsoccer.org/
Begun in 1901, the weekly newspaper covers the city of Pleasant Hill and northeastern Cass County, Missouri. Its web edition features news and sports headlines, public notices, a calendar of upcoming events, and classified advertising, as well as subscription and advertising information, staff listings, and photographs.
http://www.phtimes.net/
The official municipal web site features a profile of the city and its historic downtown district, organizational structure, administrative and departmental contacts, meeting agendas and minutes, and a guide to local parks, recreational opportunities, schools, facilities and events.
http://www.pleasanthill.com/
Chartered in 1934, the financial institution is highlighted, with information about its personal and business banking services, lobby and main drive-up banking hours, ATM locations, and online banking services.
https://thepleasanthillbank.com/
