A little Shell Knob history

[Quillback]

Just got my copy of Buried by Table Rock Lake by Tom Koob, a little history from the book:

Shell Knob was first established as a homestead in 1835 by Henry and Elizabeth Schell, near the base of Shell Knob Mountain.

When a Post Office was established in 1872, the "C" was dropped from the name.

 

[top_dollar]

I also have this book.  It is a fascinating read for anyone who is interested in the history of the area.

[Quillback]

There was a double murder in Shell Knob in 1869.  The book mentions it but says nothing about the murderer.  He was found guilty, and the next day taken out of the jail by the locals and hanged outside the Courthouse in Cassville.  Here's a link to the story:

Jackson Carney's Murder, Barry Co., MO

[Dutch]

That’s my old stompin grounds.  I had never heard that story.  Thanks

[dan hufferd]

1 hour ago, Quillback said:

There was a double murder in Shell Knob in 1869.  The book mentions it but says nothing about the murderer.  He was found guilty, and the next day taken out of the jail by the locals and hanged outside the Courthouse in Cassville.  Here's a link to the story:

Jackson Carney's Murder, Barry Co., MO

It never really said anything about proof, but I guess in a small community the perpetrator was obvious? 

Interesting story.

[Quillback]

14 hours ago, dan hufferd said:

It never really said anything about proof, but I guess in a small community the perpetrator was obvious? 

Interesting story.

Article states he had $20 from the robbery and he left his pistol and hat at the scene.  He was found guilty at the inquest, no trial as he was lynched after the inquest.  

[Smithvillesteve]

We could use more of this kind of justice today!! Whiskey for me beer for my horses!!

[jdmidwest]

We have more bullets now, and most don't know how to even tye a knot....

[ness]

On 5/15/2025 at 6:32 AM, Quillback said:

Article states he had $20 from the robbery and he left his pistol and hat at the scene.  He was found guilty at the inquest, no trial as he was lynched after the inquest.  

Not exactly the perfect crime 😀