The stories of McDonald County, MO
8 narrated audio stories from across McDonald County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Old Spanish Treasure Cave
Where Ozark Legend Became a Roadside Business
How a treasure tale helped turn one Ozark cave into a tourist stop.
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Where McDonald County Came to Be Heard
How a small river town became McDonald County’s civic center.
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How McDonald County Got Its Name
A county’s founding and the older soldier remembered in its name.
Old Spanish Treasure Cave
The Cave Where the Treasure Was the Story
A real Ozark cave made famous by a legend that never had to pay out.
McDonald County Courthouse
Where Pineville Made Government Look Grand
A courthouse that turned county business into civic theater.
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How Brumley Kept the Songs Moving
A gospel hitmaker turns Powell into a publishing outpost.
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Where Pineville Gathered Its Civic Life
How one courthouse square gave Pineville its civic center.
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How Powell Became Gospel Country
Albert E. Brumley turned a quiet Missouri place into a southern gospel gathering point.
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