Situated in southwestern Missouri, along the east-west corridor of Interstate Highway 44, the town of Sarcoxie was first named Centerville when it was formed in the 1830s. Long before then, Edmund Jennings settled in the area for fifteen years, learning the Osage language. In 1831, Thacker Vivion built a log home along Center Creek, and constructed a grist mill in 1834 and later a saw mill as well. Dr. Abner Wilson opened a medical practice, as well as a mercantile and drug store there in 1833, later becoming the community's first postmaster. The postal service required the selection of a new name for the town, as another town by that name existed in Missouri, so it was renamed in honor of Chief Sarcoxie, an Osage who had camped along Sarcoxie Spring. During the American Civil War, both Union and Confederate troops were stationed in Sarcoxie at various times, but the townspeople's allegiance was to the Confederacy, although no major battles were fought in the town. Surrounding communities include Dry Valley, La Russell, Parshley, and Reeds.
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Located on North 17th Street, the Sarcoxie, Missouri church is highlighted, including pastoral and leadership contacts, office hours, service schedules, and a calendar of events. Its ministries and projects are depicted, and a sermon archive is included.
http://fbcsarcoxie.org/
Located on High Street, the Sarcoxie, Missouri automobile dealership specializes in the sale of new Ford cars, trucks, vans and SUVs, as well as a selection of pre-owned vehicles. Its inventory, special offers, service and parts departments, and hours of operation are stated.
http://www.jayhatfieldfordsarcoxie.com/
Family owned and operated, the business builds handcrafted Revolator Bale Beds, which may be customized upon request, as well as cattlemen beds, deluxe and classic beds, flat beds, runways, panels, feeders, and corral products. Its location, products, and contacts are highlighted.
http://www.martinmanufacturing.com/
The 40-bed skilled nursing facility in Sarcoxie, Missouri include a full in-house rehabilitation unit, RNs on duty daily, and the ability to process admissions twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Its services, career opportunities, and directions are posted.
http://www.sarcoxienursingcenter.com/
The R-II public school system in Sarcoxie, Missouri operates Wildwood Elementary School and Sarcoxie Middle/High School, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum. A district calendar of events and a report card, policy information, and faculty and staff contacts are featured.
http://www.sarcoxieschools.com/
The official municipal web site offers an introduction and contacts within the city government, an area business directory, and information about economic development and business opportunities within the city. Meeting agendas and minutes are included, and public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.sarcoxiemo.com/
Affiliated with the FTD Family of Florists, the flower shop is located on Stone Cottage Drive in Sarcoxie, Missouri. Its products, which include floral arrangements, live plants, seasonal gifts and other items, may be purchased online for local delivery, or at the store. Directions, hours of operation, delivery policies, and payment options are dictated.
http://www.stonecottageflowers.net/
