Powell, Missouri facts for kids
Powell is a small community in eastern McDonald County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Powell is found along Missouri Supplemental Route E, about ten miles east of Pineville. It sits right next to Big Sugar Creek.
Today, Powell has homes, a few businesses, and a post office. It's also part of a larger area that includes cities like Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers in Arkansas. A special old bridge, the 1915 Powell Bridge, is nearby. This bridge is a historic landmark and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. It's now used only by people walking, while cars use a newer bridge next to it.
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The Story of Powell
Early Days and Growth
Powell is located where Big Sugar Creek and Mikes Creek meet. Long ago, Powell was a busy and lively place. It had many different stores, a blacksmith shop, a gas station, several churches, and even a watermill. You can still see parts of its past today.
One of the old general store buildings is still standing. Sometimes, it even opens for business!
A Home for Music
Since the 1940s, Powell has been home to the Albert E. Brumley and Sons/Hartford Music Company. This company was started by the famous gospel composer Albert E. Brumley. He wrote many hymns and songs, and his company published songbooks.
Albert E. Brumley's most famous song is "I'll Fly Away." Many Grammy Award-winning musicians have recorded it. This song even inspired the name of a television series!
Fun Festivals and Famous Visitors
Albert E. Brumley also started a yearly event called the Hill and Hollow craft fair and concert. It took place in a field next to his house in Powell. Over the years, many famous people performed there. These included Minnie Pearl and Grandpa Jones, who were well-known country music stars from the TV show Hee Haw.
Albert E. Brumley and his wife, Goldie Schell, are buried in Fox Cemetery, just outside Powell. Many other early settlers of the area are also buried there.
Old Buildings Still Standing
Even though Powell is smaller now, you can still see several old buildings. These include the First Baptist Church building, the Hill and Hollow exhibit hall, and an old gas station. They are no longer used but remind people of Powell's interesting past.
