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New Midway Station Destroyed By Tornado May 1, 1930

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In 1936, Senator Harry Truman was president of the Highway Association, which proposed labeling highways from Winnipeg, Canada, to Mexico City through Maryville as the “Great American Highway.” The proposal involved multiple highways. Maryville sign designer Ellis Meek was the … Continue reading

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