The Historical Society's Mission Statement:
"To collect, preserve and share the history of the Webb City area." -Eileen Nichols, President

The Historical Society collects items of historic interest related to Webb City, Carterville, and Oronogo. Persons wishing to make a donation to the archives, may contact the society's volunteer archivist, Jerry Pryor, at 417 673-1269.

The Clubhouse was built in 1910 by the Southwest Missouri Electric Railway Company Employees Association. The Clubhouse was used for passing the time between shifts. It was equipped with showers, beds, card and pool tables. When the streetcar system closed, the building was donated to the county for use as a health department. In the 1990's the county moved the health department to Carthage and the building was given to the Historical Society which undertook a major renovation effort., In 2010, the grounds were landscaped, funded by a grant from the W.H. and Marion Perry Foundation.

Clubhouse rental - $40 for one room (which can accommodate about 30 people). $70 for two rooms. $150 for the first and second floor. No charge for the kitchen when food is brought in. The kitchen is inspected by the health department. First floor, including bathrooms, is handicap accessible. Second floor is not.

There are several displays on Webb City history at the Clubhouse on such topics as: local minerals, mining, Lakeside, the history of the building, Sentinel newspaper photos from the last decade, and a display of cartoons by Nick Frising. The historical society archives include some 3,000 items which are cataloged.
Access to the displays or archives may be arranged by calling 417 673-5866.

The society has a class starting January 2, 2011 featuring the Smithsonian Institute. The class will meet once a week for 6 weeks at the beautiful Webb City Public Library located at 101 S Liberty.

President - Eileen Nichols eileennichols@sbcglobal.net
Vice President - Robert Stults
Secretary - Lisa Sweet
Treasurer - Vickie Groff

For information about the class, to rent The Clubhouse or to join the Historical Society, please call 417-673-5866
The Clubhouse, rear view
(mouse over for front view)
Historic Commission