BENTON, Mo. — The Scott County Bicentennial Committee is seeking submissions from all Scott County families to be shared in a book to celebrate the county’s milestone in 2021.
The Committee is sponsoring, compiling and publishing a new book, “Scott County, Missouri, History and Families — Bicentennial Edition.” The book will include the history of the county including family histories, communities, churches, schools ,businesses, farms, memorials, tributes, clubs, organizations and more.
There is no cost to submit information about a family’s history.
Submissions must include a Scott County family’s history in 500 words or less, including one family photograph (identify family members on the back of the photo) and send to: Gail E. Crader; Scott County, MO History & Families Book; c/o Scott City Chamber of Commerce; 1508 Main St.; Scott City, MO 63780; Sikeston Depot Cultural Museum, 116 S. Moline Ave., Sikeston, MO 63801; or Riverside Regional Library, 44 North Winchester, Benton, MO 63736.
The 8-1/2-by-11-inch hardback bound book is available on a pre-sale basis only before Nov. 10 and is priced at $59.95. For more information, email Gail Crader, committee chairperson, at gcrader@gmail.com.