Chariton County Historical Society

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Martin Ewing, a slave of Col. Ewing, lived to be over 120. He died in January 1888 and lies in the Dalton City Cemetery.

Harper's Hotel in Triplett Chariton Courier May 29 1896 October 21 1904 - Chariton Courier "C.C. Harper has abandoned the hotel business at Triplett and has returned to the farm. Mr. Harper found that the Triplett hotel did not pay. A new landlord, however, will try the experiment."

The historic 1830s Edwin W. Price house, son of Confederate General Sterling Price, home includes log kitchen/slave house. $350,000, 5 bed 2 bath, 2,717sqft, 1...1acres 29197 Highway VV, Keytesville, MO, 65261 "Civil War Confederate Army Officer. he was the eldest son of General Sterling Price, C.S.A. Edwin & his father were at the planters' house in downtown St. Louis when Lyon surrounded Camp Jackson on May 10, 1861 & thus evaded capture. Edwin returned to Charlton County as colonel or the 3d Regiment, Third Division, Missouri State Guard, took part in battles at Carthage, Drywood, & Lexington. When the division's commander, John B. Clark, was elected to the Confederate Congress, Price was promoted to brigadier general to replace him. Price was captured by Union forces in 1862. With the active involvement of President Jefferson Davis, Price was exchanged for a Union general. He rejoined his father, then in Mississippi, but promptly resigned his Confederate commission & returned to Missouri, later obtaining a pardon from President Lincoln. Price publicly renounced the Confederacy with such conviction that the Missouri Republican predicted his father would soon follow his example. Father & son reconciled at war's end, with the elder Price passing his land holdings to Edwin to avoid confiscation by the Federal authorities." Listing Details: "This well-known historic home overlooking the Chariton River was built in 1832 by General Edwin Price, and has been meticulously restored to modern standards, including high speed fiber optics for lightening fast reliable Internet and TV. The five bedroom home features tons of built in storage and bookcases, a central vacuum system, radiant heat, hardwood floors from original local timber and much more. A massive 8 foot original fireplace in the open concept living room gives this home a spaciousness not often seen in historic houses. A separate 500 sq ft original log cabin is connected to the house via a dramatic wisteria arbor. The charming cabin, perfect for guests or getaway, has two large rooms, a powder room, full basement and attic, plus a claw foot tub and brick fireplace." For listing details: https://www.realtor.com//29197-Highway-VV_Keytesville_MO_6