My Hometown - 150 Years - Wellsville, MO - Community Commemoration on Waymarking.com

County of town: Montgomery County
Location of marker: Hudson St. (MO-19) & Madison St., Calvin Reed Park, Wellsville

Marker text:

"A town in central Upper Loutre Township, laid off in 1856 and named for Judge Carter Wells of Lincoln County, donor of the site." ~ Montgomery Atlas 1878; Mrs. Nannie Noell, Charles Reed

"The town of Wellsville was laid out by Hon. Carty Wells in the spring or summer of 1856 ... Judge Wells was the original owner of the site, and, having deeded to the railroad company five acres of land for depot and other purposes, the town was located thereon. The town was named for the founder." ~ Conrad, Vol. 6, p. 439

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