Moundville, Missouri 1860: 1910

As one of the older towns in Vernon County, Moundville pre-dates the Civil War. However, the border war in western Missouri so devastated the area that the town had to begin anew when the war had ended. Citizens came and went. Some, such as Harvey Karnes, Mr. Cooper and Professor Miles, left their indelible marks on the town. Schools, churches, hotels, mines, factories and businesses all added to the early successes of the town. This historical and genealogical work is the result of many ye...