Queen City is a community of fewer than six hundred people in Schuyler County, Missouri, not to be confused with Springfield, which is known as the Queen City of the Ozarks. The city was laid out in 1867 by Dr. George W. Wilson, and named for his desire for the city to become known as the “queen of the prairies.” Dr. Wilson built the first home in the town, while its first hotel was built by Henry Bartlett. By 1888, the town included five general stores, two grocery stores, two hardware stores, two hotels, a jewelry store, lumberyard, photography studio, music store, and a barber shop. Its location along the railroad made it a shipping point, particularly for railroad ties and other wood products harvested from the wooded areas along the Chariton River. Today, Queen City is served by US Highway 63 and Missouri Route W. Greentop and Sublette are south of Queen City, while Glenwood and Lancaster are to the north. Downing is northeast, Willmathsville is southeast, Worthington is west, and Livonia is northwest of Queen City. Situated in northeastern Missouri, Queen City is not far from the Iowa state line.
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The private airport is located just south of Queen City, Missouri. Airport operations, communications and services are highlighted, along with runway information, operational statistics, and ownership data. A sectional chart and a map showing its location are included.
http://www.airnav.com/airport/15mo
The working cattle ranch is located in northeastern Missouri, near Queen City. The business offers a variety of deer and turkey hunt packages, which are described here, along with prices, schedules, policy information, and contacts.
http://www.herefordale.com/
The community web site offers contact information for the municipal government, a brief profile of the small city, and a guide to its annual Sally Mountain Park Bluegrass Festival and other events. Photographs are included.
http://queencitymissouri.weebly.com/
Sally Mountain Park Bluegrass Festival
The annual multi-day music event is held in Queen City, Missouri each summer. Featured artists and a schedule of events are put forward, along with directions, camping opportunities, and contact information, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.sallymountainshow.com/
The small cattery is located in Queen City, a small town in the hills of northeastern Missouri. Its studs, queens, and kittens are highlighted, along with general information about the availability of Bengal kittens from the business, including an application for a kitten.
http://www.southhousebengals.com/
