Larry Baggett's Trail of Tears Memorial - Jerome, MO - Roadside Attractions on Waymarking.com

For one man in Jerome, Missouri, the Trail of Tears has not been forgotten. Or, better yet, by his own testimony, the ghosts of the Cherokee who once traveled the old trail, would not let him forget. According to Larry Baggett, an eccentric elderly gentleman who lived just outside of Jerome along old Route 66, he would often be awakened in the middle of the night with a knock on his door. However, when he would get up to answer, no one would be there. Even the sleeping dogs just next to the door were not disturbed.

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Update: In July, 2004, we received information from Larry Baggett's daughter that this once vibrant man passed on in 2003. At this time the property is now for sale. It sold in 2005, and serious deterioration was reported in Jan 2006.

When we passed by, it looked closed to the public. Larry Baggett's name is still on the mailbox. Rest in Peace Larry.

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