Where in Missouri is...?

We are back in Missouri and
we are trotting down the road
looking for T. Up in the north-
ern part of the state is where
we will find Trenton.

Trenton is nicknamed:
"City of friendly citizens."

Trenton was established in
1857.

The have an agricultural based
economy. But back in the early
days mining was big business.
There were three coal mines and
the railroad helped to move it
where it was needed.

The city's big claim is that
they are the world's largest
producer of Vienna Sausages
Their biggest employer is
ConAgra-site of the sausage
making. So if you like these
little things you have Trenton,
Missouri to thank for that.

Trenton is also home to
North Central Missouri
College, it was established
in 1925 as Trenton Junior
College. They offer many
different programs but
has become most popular
with those intersted in
Nursing or Agriculture.

Tomorrow we will double up
states with a bit of a surprise.
See you then for U and V.

~Keep on Dreaming~

Where is...?

Today we are playing catch-up.

We are heading for the hills in
both states. We will do a little
back tracking and begin with R
as in Rock Hill, Mo

Rock Hill's settlement dates back
to 1800 (ish).

It recieved it's name from an old
church that was named by a
Presbyterian minister who came
upon two steep and rocky hills on
the way to the church's founding
celebration.

The French pioneers lived here
in the early years.

The city has a total area of 1.09
square miles--all of it is land,
with approx 4,636 people
living there.

Rock Hill has seven city parks
for their residents enjoyment.

In the fall, the community
gathers for the Annual Rock
Hill Fall Festival and Parade.
Visitors enjoy good food, a
variety of music and much
more. Fun for the whole
family.

Moving on to another hill
on the Kansas side. This
is  S as in Spring Hill.

Spring Hill is located in
two counties in the state.

Named after a town near
Mobile, Alabama by the
first settler to the town.

In 1990 the population
was 2,191 and in 2010
it went up to 5,437
people living there.

Spring Hill was home to
the first female doctor in
the state, who it was said
was part of  the Under-
ground Railroad.

As with most cities Spring
Hill enjoys their community
events.

During the year they have:
~~The King of the Hill BBQ
~~The Spring Hill Fall Festival
~~Hometown Holidays

The city also has an award
winning golf course. Sycamore
Ridge.

Lots to do and not far from where
we live!


Tomorrow is T. So trot on back
and see where we are headed.


P.S. It is National Jelly Bean Day!
What is your favorite jelly bean?

~Keep on Dreaming~

Bunnies, Bunnies, Bunnies!

The bunnies were on the
Plaza again this year in
their Easter finery.

To celebrate baseball season
some of the bunnies were
dressed in hometown blue.

Go Royals!

This young bunny is ready to
hit the field.

We would like to wish each and
every one of you a blessed and
Happy Easter.

See you Monday when we resume
the challenge with R.

~Keep on Dreaming~

Where is...?

I am being a rebel today! I
am doing today AND
tomorrow's today and doing
my Easter post tomorrow.

Back to regular programming.
Our first stop is P-Pleasant
Hill, Mo.

Before 1865 the whole town
was situated on a hillside-
hence the name Pleasant Hill.
Then it moved to a valley closer
to the trains.

The Historic Downtown is
listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Downtown used to be the best
place to watch the trains.

In and around downtown
visitor's will find many
other historic sites to see.

If you are in town in mid-
July, look for the fair. It is
sponsored by the Chamber
of Commerce.

Home to the Kansas City and
Pleasant Hill National Weather
Service Forcast Office. This
office serves 37 counties in
northern and western Missouri
and seven counties in Kansas.
You will not miss the "golf
ball" shaped radar tower located
on the grounds. The Pleasant Hill
office provides radar services and
supplies images to all local and
regional  TV meteorologists.

Our second stop is Q-
Quinter, Kansas.

Named after the
Reverend James B.
Quinter.

It is located in western
Kansas halfway between
Kansas City and Denver.
Most would say "out
where it is flat."

In the early days it was a
farming community, now
they rely on small industry
and a growing and bustling
Main Street.

Interesting facts:

They have the shortest
highway in the US.
Highway 212

In November 2006, Waldo
McBurney, resident was
named the "Oldest Worker
in America." He was 104!
He was a beekeeper until
shortly before he passed
away in July 2009 at the
age of 106!!
There's hope for all of us.


~Keep on Dreaming~