Versailles, Missouri has been the county seat of Morgan County since 1854, and the Missouri Pacific Railroad extended its tracks to the area in 1858. The area was settled by large numbers of Swiss and German immigrants, many of whom were Mennonites, in the late 1800s, and they remain prominent in the region. James “Bud” Walton, brother of Sam Walton and co-founder of Walmart, opened his first store in Versailles. Joseph Franklin Rutherford, the second president of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania and founder of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, was born in Versailles. Surrounding communities include Excelsior, Fortuna, Glensted, Marvin, and Stover. The Lake of the Ozarks lies south of Versailles, and Jefferson City is fifty miles to the northeast.
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Chartered by the United Methodist Church of Versailles since 1935, the youth organization is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. Its bylaws, meeting schedules, camp schedules and other events are featured, with photographs and leadership contacts.
http://www.troop30versailles.com/
The traditional Southern Baptist congregation serves the Versailles, Missouri community. A profile of the church and its services is presented, including Sunday and Wednesday service schedules, a calendar of events, church contacts, and office hours. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.cbcversailles.org/
Morgan County Historical Society
The community membership organization operates the Martin Hotel Museum on North Monroe Street in Versailles, Missouri, whose original structure dates back to before the Civil War, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Membership information, museum photographs, a schedule of activities, and genealogical resources are featured.
http://www.morgancohistory.org/
Serving the entire county, the public library facility is in Versailles, Missouri, the county seat. Directions, hours of operation, a calendar of programs and events, policy information, and an overview of its books, movies, music, magazines, and other resources are put forward.
http://www.morgancountylibrary.org/
Headquartered in Versailles, Missouri, the county seat, the R-II public school system offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through South Elementary School, Versailles Elementary School, Versailles Middle School, and Versailles High School, each of which are highlighted here, with an overview of its programs, calendars, and online resources.
http://www.mcr2.k12.mo.us/
Courthouse hours and contacts are posted on the official county web site, along with a history of the county and directions to its offices, mostly in Versailles, the county seat. County taxes may be paid through the site, and announcements and public notices are posted.
http://www.morgan-county.org/
Located in Versailles, Missouri, the auto dealership specializes in the sale of new Ford cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and hybrids. Its inventory can be perused through the site, special offers are highlighted, and an overview of its service and parts departments are included. Promotional video is included.
http://sakelarisfordversailles.com/
Directions to the theater on South Monroe in Versailles, Missouri are offered, including a playbill featuring its concerts and live plays. Tickets and seating charts are published to the site, and an overview of its fundraising projects, art shows, and other activities are included.
http://theroyaltheatre.com/
United Methodist Church of Versailles
Founded in 1836, one year after the town was platted, the UMC congregation meets at its facilities on North Monroe Street in Versailles, Missouri. The church’s history, service schedule, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events are posted, with photographs and other resources.
http://www.versaillesumc.com/
Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a non-profit business membership organization made up of business owners and others from the Versailles, Missouri region. Chamber meeting schedules and leadership contacts are posted, along with a guide to area festivals and other events.
http://versailleschamber.com/
The full-service animal hospital offers routine, emergency, surgical, and dental veterinary care. Directions, office hours, contacts, and appointment policies are featured, along with informational articles on topics related to pet health and wellness.
http://www.versaillesveterinary.com/
Family owned and managed, the independent motel in Versailles, Missouri featured twenty-five guest accommodations, with weekly and group rates available. Directions, office hours, prices, and a list of amenities are put forward.
http://www.westernhillsmotel.com/
