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Rich Branch Log House

Admission is Free

        Throughout Caldwell County, Missouri, you and your family can share the experience of what Dr. Stanley Kimball termed, "The Power of Place and the Spirit of Locale.

    Be among the first to enjoy a visit to the Charles C. Rich Branch Log House!
    Come see the only extant Log House remaining from the Far West period of LDS Church History.
    Discover what life was really like in the 1830's in a natural, authentic rustic setting.
    Learn first hand about the latest cutting edge research in Missouri-Mormon history.
    Have fun finding out if any of your ancestors might have been Missouri farmers?

   

We Are Only Five Miles South of Far West!

Description of Rich Branch

    Driving instructions:
    Going north from Kansas City on I-35 take exit #40 (MO hwy 116). Turn right on hwy 116 heading east 8 miles towards County road "D" (the same route that goes to Far West). Make a left onto "D" and go north 4.8 miles to Mirabile, MO. Make a left (west) on Broadway (a good gravel road) and proceed 1/2 mile to T intersection (S.W. Duroc Dr.) and turn left (going south). We are located 7/10 of a mile at the end of the road. Ample parking is available for cars and tour buses.

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