One I almost forgot – Barn image outside of Skidmore, MO

While I was driving out past the old McElroy farm, I came across this particular barn. Not that there was anything special about it, there really was not except for the incredible coloring.
I happen to be a fan of old weather barns, that stand time still.

Skidmore – Part 4 (Final)

This is the final set of photos from Skidmore.  As I indicated in the earlier posts the town has been on a downward spiral ever since the McElroy killing.  It is not something completely uncommon to other small midwestern towns that have dried up over the years.  I am sure that if McElroy were alive [...]

Skidmore – The Town Part 3

One of the most depressing aspects of Skidmore, is the condition of some of the properties.  When entering from the North on 113 most of the homes are well kept, with neatly trimmed yards and no debris scattered about.  However south of Sumy’s as 113 turns East the properties take a turn for the worse.  [...]

Skidmore The Town – 2

Aside from the new U.S. Post Office and the Methodist Church, there are few bright spots in Skidmore.  The Skidmore Food and Drink (new name for the D&G) is now owned by a gal named Pam who serves great coffee!  The place is quiet and homey and sports a new woodburning stove to keep the [...]

Skidmore Trip – McElroy Homestead

Photos showing what is currently left of the Ken Rex McElroy homestead outside of Skidmore, MO