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Papinville is a small community on the southern edge of Bates county.
It was the former Bates County seat, and the location of the first Bates County
courthouse. The Papinville Historical and Cemetery Association was
organized in 1989 and strives to preserve their history for future generations.
Each year the Association holds a picnic on the last Saturday of September.
Live music is performed from the band stand and a buffet supper is served.
There is a one-room school house, built in 1895, which is completely restored
and furnished with the original desks. The museum is filled with many
interesting items about the beginning of Bates County and the history of the
area. A "Stepping Stones of History" walkway [shown below] will walk
you through history from 1673 to the present. In addition, the 1883 bridge
[shown below] is being placed on the National Historical Register. The
complex will be open on Sunday and Monday afternoons for the Memorial Weekend.
Tours may be booked for other times by e-mailing
papinmo@klmtel.net, calling 417-395-4288, or by writing
The Papinville Historical And Cemetery Association, R. R. 1 Box 60, Rockville,
Mo. 64780-9037.
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