WikiVisually
Infinite photos and videos for every Wiki article · Find something interesting to watch in seconds
Celebrities Largest Palaces Famous Castles World Banknotes Presidents Sports Richest US Counties Orders and Medals Recovered Treasures British Monarchs Ancient Marvels Great Museums Great Artists Tallest Buildings History by Country Wars and Battles Rare Coins Crown Jewels Largest Empires Animals Kings of France Countries of the World Great Cities Supercars Best Campuses Wonders of Nature
more top lists
History
Avilla, Missouri
Videos
Photos
Avilla is a rural village in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 103 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. Avilla is the fourth-oldest settlement in Jasper County today, founded in 1856. It was platted and laid out for public use July 23, 1858, by Andrew L. Love and David S. Holman.
US Post Office, Avilla, Missouri
US Post Office, Avilla, Missouri
Storefronts once lined this strip in Avilla, Missouri, one of the living "ghost towns of old Route 66." The Avilla House, built in 1868 (far right) an
Storefronts once lined this strip in Avilla, Missouri, one of the living "ghost towns of old Route 66." The Avilla House, built in 1868 (far right) and an early Route 66 era Auto Shop, Tom Barbado's Garage (second stone structure from left) can be seen in this 2000 photo before being demolished. Old Flo's Tavern (white building) still stands today next to the abandoned stone IOOF Lodge and (Old French's) grocery store (center).
Human skull with gunshot trauma from the American Civil War. It is not hard to imagine the powerful message displayed to bushwhackers from the ghastly
Human skull with gunshot trauma from the American Civil War. It is not hard to imagine the powerful message displayed to bushwhackers from the ghastly Death Tree on the path leading to Avilla, Missouri.
Avilla High School pupils 1936–1937, clipping from The Carthage Press dated April 3, 1937
Avilla High School pupils 1936–1937, clipping from The Carthage Press dated April 3, 1937
Jasper County, Missouri
Videos
Photos
Jasper County is located in the southwest portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 122,761. Its county seat is Carthage, and its largest city is Joplin. The county was organized in 1841 and named for William Jasper, a hero of the American Revolutionary War.
Jasper County Courthouse in Carthage (August 2008)
Jasper County Courthouse in Carthage (August 2008)
Portrait of an Osage warrior, painted by George Catlin in 1834.
Portrait of an Osage warrior, painted by George Catlin in 1834.
Log home of George Hornback, used as the initial Jasper County Courthouse in 1841. It has been preserved and can be viewed on the grounds of the Old C
Log home of George Hornback, used as the initial Jasper County Courthouse in 1841. It has been preserved and can be viewed on the grounds of the Old Cabin Shop at 155 North Black Powder Lane in Carthage.
Cave Spring School, the site of Jasper County circuit court in 1865, is located at 4323 County Road 4 near La Russell.
Cave Spring School, the site of Jasper County circuit court in 1865, is located at 4323 County Road 4 near La Russell.