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Mountain Grove City Hall

Built in 1938 (PWA Moderne). Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

From the record

“Mountain Grove City Hall, also known as Mountain Grove City Hall and Jail, is a historic city hall located at Mountain Grove, Missouri, United States. It was built in 1937-1938, and is a two-story, flat-roofed building in the Works Progress Administration (WPA)'s version of Modern style, WPA Moderne.”

Wikipedia article Mountain Grove City Hall, CC BY-SA 4.0.

One of 5 National Register listings published here for Wright County · listed in 2012 · category: Building · built in 1938, PWA Moderne.

Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service

The listing

  • What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
  • Address. 301 E. 1st St., Mountain Grove, 65711
  • When was it listed? February 2012
  • Category. building
  • Township. Mountain Grove township
  • When was it built? 1938
  • Architectural style. PWA Moderne
  • National Register reference number. 12000050 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.

Fires near this property

14 since 1992

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 14 fires within 5 miles of Mountain Grove City Hall between 1992 and 2015, burning about 120 acres in total. None started naturally. 3 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Debris and open burning8
Arson/incendiarism3
Missing data/not specified/undetermined2
Equipment and vehicle use1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
19 April 2002Debris and open burning2.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
14 April 1995Debris and open burning6.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
28 March 1993Debris and open burning1.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
20 March 1995Arson/incendiarism65 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
19 March 1995Debris and open burning7.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
11 March 2011Missing data/not specified/undetermined2.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
11 March 1995Equipment and vehicle use2.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
11 March 1993Debris and open burning1.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named

Every fire recorded in Wright County

Mines and quarries near this property

8 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 8 workings within 5 miles of Mountain Grove City Hall: 7 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Zinc, Lead, Lead, Zinc. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Brunet DiggingsLead, ZincPast Producer
Lead Hill DiggingsZinc, LeadPast Producer
Mountain Grove QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Stubbs QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Unknown - LsStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Unknown - LsStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Unknown - LsStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Unknown - LsStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer

Every working recorded in Wright County

Storms near this property

60 of 78 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Mountain Grove, the town this property stands in, in 78 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 30 hail, 28 thunderstorm wind, 10 heavy rain, 7 flash flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
April 2001HailMountain Grove$500,000no account filed
September 2000Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$250,000no account filed
February 2023HailMountain Grove$200,000Hail to the size of a lime or hen egg was reported in town. numerous vehicles suffered hail damage along with damage to roofs and siding of multiple businesses and homes.
August 2020Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$75,000Thunderstorm winds damaged a grocery store awning and a car wash partially collapsed onto a vehicle.
July 2023LightningMountain Grove$50,000The Mountain Grove fire department responded to at least 3 lightning-related fires. One was at a residence while the others were tree related.
April 2011HailMountain Grove$40,000The hail stripped leaves from trees and dented many cars.
February 2006Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$30,000Damaging straight line winds from a supercell thunderstorm caused damage to two dairy facilities in rural east central Wright County. One block building was heavily damaged with one side of it completely blown down. Another building sustained major roof damage as the roof was shifted out of position.
May 2015Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$20,000Several large tree branches were broken. One of the large branches fell on a car which destroyed the car. An outbuilding was completely destroyed.
May 2024Flash FloodMountain Grove$15,000Social media reports depicted water over a main road with a car stuck in the middle. Storm drains were also overflowing.
February 2019LightningMountain Grove$10,000A home was struck by lightning just north of Mountain Grove. The home suffered damage to a couple of rooms by fire and smoke.
July 2014Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$10,000A large tree was snapped near Mountain Grove. Another picture from social media showed a tree blown down onto a car and severely damaging the car.
June 2005Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$10,000Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed several trees and power poles in and near the community of Mountain Grove. The intersection of Highways 95 and ZZ south of Mountain Grove was also heavily impacted by this storm with downed trees and power poles.
June 2011Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$7,500Significant damage was reported to a barn. Several power lines were also reported down.
March 2017Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$5,000The Mountain Grove Fire Department reported shingles blown off several roofs. Several small trees and sections of privacy fence were blown over on Hovis Street.
May 2017Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$5,000There were several reports of large trees and power lines blown down in the Mountain Grove area.
December 2008Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$5,000Severe thunderstorm wind gusts completely destroyed a shed.
May 1995Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$5,000Thunderstorm winds tore a roof off of a building.
April 1994Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$5,000Troop G, of the Missouri Highway Patrol, reported large trees uprooted and some property damage.
February 2012Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$2,000The Mountain Grove Police Department reported power lines down.
August 2010Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$2,000Several power lines were reported down.
August 2010Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$2,000A large tree limb was downed and landed on a parked car.
June 2014Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove$1,000Trampoline and other objects were blown across the yards into fences.
April 1994HailMountain Grove$50no account filed
March 2025HailMountain Grove-Hail to the size of half dollars fell just south of Mountain Grove.
May 2025Heavy RainMountain Grove-Storm total rainfall amount of 2.91 inches from May 23 through May 27.
May 2025HailMountain Grove-Report of quarter size hail.
August 2024Heavy RainMountain Grove-Mesonet station MGRM7 in Mountain Grove measured 4.83 inches of storm total rainfall.
August 2024Heavy RainMountain Grove-Mesonet station MOA15 in Mountain Grove measured 4.54 inches of storm total rainfall.
November 2024Heavy RainMountain Grove-The Mesonet station MGRM7 in Mountain Grove measured a 24-hour rainfall total of 8.79 inches.
February 2023HailMountain Grove-Hail from nickel to quarter in size was reported.
September 2023Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove-The RAWS site recorded a peak gust of 50 mph and a large tree had its top snapped off.
May 2022HailMountain Grove-Nickle sized hail was reported via NWSCHAT.
May 2020Heavy RainMountain Grove-Heavy rain up to 1.26 inches over a 30 minute period caused some minor street flooding.
April 2020Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove-Strong thunderstorm winds were reported in just north of town.
May 2019Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove-The RAWS station in Mountain Grove reported a 59 MPH wind gust.
October 2019Heavy RainMountain Grove-The Mesonet station MOA15 at Mountain Grove reported 2.01 inches of rainfall.
October 2019Heavy RainMountain Grove-The Mesonet station MGRM7 in Mountain Grove reported 2.23 inches of rainfall.
December 2018Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove-A Missouri Ag Mesonet station measured thunderstorm winds of 61 mph.
September 2018Heavy RainMountain Grove-The Mesonet station MGRM7, reported a 24 rain total of 3.21 inches.
September 2018Flash FloodMountain Grove-Several local streets along US-60 in Mountain Grove experienced flooding causing roads to be impassable.
March 2017HailMountain Grove-This report was from social media with a picture.
April 2017Heavy RainMountain Grove-Rainfall of 3.74 inches was measured since midnight.
August 2016Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove-There were multiple reports of trees blown down around the Mountain Grove area.
July 2015Flash FloodMountain Grove-Numerous rounds around the Mountain Grove area were flooded.
July 2015Flash FloodMountain Grove-Highway 95 in Mountain Grove was underwater at 11th and 17th Streets.
November 2015FloodMountain Grove-Highway N was closed due to flooding near Shady Oak Road.
April 2013Heavy RainMountain Grove-A relayed report from the public of 3.5 inches of rainfall storm total.
August 2013Flash FloodMountain Grove-Highway N, west of Mountain Grove was impassable due to high water.
September 2005Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove-Thunderstorm wind gusts downed large trees on power lines and caused power outages.
November 2005Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove-Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree on Highway 95.
August 1995HailMountain Grove-Severe thunderstorms repeatedly moved through Wright County producing up to one inch hail and downing trees.
August 1995HailMountain Grove-Severe thunderstorms repeatedly moved through Wright County producing up to one inch hail and downing trees.
August 1995Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove-Severe thunderstorms repeatedly moved through Wright County producing up to one inch hail and downing trees.
February 2017HailMountain Grove-no account filed
May 2014HailMountain Grove-no account filed
April 2011HailMountain Grove-no account filed
April 2007HailMountain Grove-no account filed
March 2006HailMountain Grove-no account filed
July 2006Thunderstorm WindMountain Grove-no account filed
January 2005Flash FloodMountain Grove-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Wright County

Map coverage status

No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.

Listed places nearby

2 within 8 miles

Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.

Photograph PropertyDistance Listed
Mountain Grove Bandstand0.1 miles1989
Administration Building, Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station1.5 miles1979

Sources for this property

National Archives recordThe nomination case file for reference 12000050 in Record Group 79.
Wikipedia articleCommunity-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA.
Wright CountyAll 5 listed properties in this county.

Provenance

  • Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
  • Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
  • How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
  • Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.