Eminence Missouri Chamber of Commerce

Eminence was named one

of the 50 Best Outdoor

Sports Towns!

Eminence was originally founded as a frontier town nestled next to Round Spring but was burned by Union Soldiers during the Civil War in 1863. Locals believe that it was then moved to the current location after the wagon carrying materials broke down in the spot where the current courthouse stands today. In fact, the town was placed in this position for two reasons. The first is this is the central location in respect to Shannon County. The second reason is this was the only land with a clear deed available at the time and was purchased from Thomas Chilton.

Eminence then experienced the boomtown antics that the Missouri Mining and Lumber Company brought the area when it located a sawmill in West Eminence. At one time West Eminence boasted a population of 12,000 residents!

The Eminence area has many historically significant points of interest, some of which have a past well beyond that of the Europeans settling in Eminence. Indian mounds and remains can be found throughout the area, also frontier settlements and homesteads are sometimes traversed upon while canoeing the river. In addition, each hill and hollow, spring and cave, chute and bend in the river even have a little tale to be told.

This place is full of historical and natural wonders. If you have any questions feel free to contact the chamber in regards to some of the historical sites and landmarks.

* We will be adding more information about the history of Eminence, please check back at a later date! *

Eminence Missouri Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 415, Eminence, MO 65466
Phone: 573-226-3318
www.eminencemo.com