When was branson missouri established

For a long time, the Southwest Missouri area was just like any other frontier — wild, rugged and unclaimed. Slowly civilization began to trickle in from more densely populated areas, and in , a man named Reuben Branson opened a post office and general store in the Ozark Mountains.

The area where he staked his claim with his post office and store soon took on the shape of a real town, and in , the site became officially incorporated as a township by the name of Branson, Missouri, named after Reuben Branson himself. Before Branson became a federally recognized town, locals were already getting a jump on attracting tourists from outside areas. It was even turned into several films, including one starring John Wayne.

The newly formed lake quickly became a hotspot for anglers, swimmers, and hunters. The reservoir was originally a warm water lake, but that changed when Table Rock Dam was completed. As the cold waters of Table Rock Lake flowed into Lake Taneycomo, the reservoir transformed into a cold water lake almost overnight. The lake is now home to the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery. The Presley family built the first theatre along Hwy.

The Baldknobbers followed suit not long after and built a theatre nearby in That show has been in production for over 50 years. Many people come to Branson to take in the beauty of the Ozarks and enjoy the allure of the lakes and trails and campgrounds.

In addition, Branson has become one of the largest destinations for military reunions. Also, many families come from miles around to bring their kids to sporting events and camps.

All of this makes Branson a go-to location for the first time and return visitors alike. There are so many things to do in Branson, it is no wonder that we are the third-largest drive-to destination in the United States.

To shorten and straighten the 75 mile route down to 40 miles, dynamite crews and earth moving equipment blasted a road through the limestone hills between Springfield and Branson. The bypass rerouted U. At that time, businesses were just beginning to develop along 76 west of Branson with only a few scattered shops and five music shows. A decade later, eleven more music shows and many restaurants, motels and tourist attractions had extended the built up area three miles further west.

Today those aims are one, and Branson residents and their mayor, city council, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Branson Betterment Association face many new challenges as they go about the business of welcoming and entertaining more than a hundred thousand visitors each day in their small town in the Ozarks. Toll-Free: Local: Just a single call will give you free, personal service from a local Branson expert who will maximize discounts as well as arrange a worry-free vacation.

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