ROAD TRIP
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2010
Traveling throughout Missouri, we are constantly seeking out those hidden sites of interest. This last weekend was no different. Our road trip took us up north in Missouri along Hwy. 36. We had originally planned the trip so that I could do some more research on Missouri County Courthouses, and also to look at possible sites to go quail and pheasant hunting. But we were pleased to find another gem of history on our journey! And it is so close to home.
We turned off Hwy. 36 at Hwy. 5 stopping briefly in Laclede, Missouri on our way to the county seat of Linn County, which is Linneus, Missouri. In Laclede we visited the boyhood home of General John J. Pershing.
General Pershing was born in Laclede, Missouri on September 13, 1860. He was born to John Fletcher Pershing and Ann Elizabeth Thompson. He had five siblings and attended school in Laclede. At that time school training was reserved for children of the prominent families of the community.
As we all know, General Pershing went on to accomplish a lot in his life through his military career. If you are interested in visiting this site, I highly recommend it. These little spots of history are scattered throughout our wonderful state of Missouri.
You might be surprised who comes from Missouri! I would suggest that you look up more information on General John J. Pershing, you will be impressed with his accomplishments!
Travel down the road.........
learn more about our history!
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