A timeline of historical events for Marceline.
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Marceline History
The City of Marceline was incorporated on March 6, 1888.
Claud C. Dail, the first child born in Marceline was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Dail. He was born March 6, 1888 – the same…Read More
Ruth Cannon, the first girl born in Marceline was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cannon. She was born July 22, 1888. https://www.marcelinehistory.org/first-boy-and-girl-born-in-marceline/
Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901 at 2156 N Tripp Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, USA.
The first telephone exchange in Marceline was built about 1896.
April 10, 1913 – the Marceline Santa Fe Depot was dedicated.
Theodore Roosevelt Post #264, American Legion
November 1, 1920 – Marceline Carnegie Library opened with 1,701 books ready for use. At the end of the first year, there were 990 borrowers and 3,024 volumes in…Read More
November 1, 1920, the Marceline Carnegie Library was dedicated, and opened with 1,701 books ready for use. At the end of the first year, there were 990 borrowers and…Read More
On January 28, 1929 the first Librarian of the Marceline Carnegie Library, Flo Cooper Carr, died of a burst appendix.
The first newspaper of the city, the Marceline Journal, began publication around June, 1888, and it was closely followed by the appearance of the Marceline Mirror, which put out…Read More
May 25, 1931 – A new set of World Book Encyclopedias were purchased by the Marceline Carnegie Library for $89, to be paid at $5 per month.
Marceline’s first hospital, the B. B. Putman Memorial Hospital, closed on May 1, 1942.
November 13, 1944 – A new 30 volume set of Encyclopedia Americana is purchased for $139.50. www.MarcelineHistory.org
January 26, 1955 – the Marceline Carnegie Library receives a $100 gift to purchase an electric water cooler.
On December 20, 1955, Engine #2546 was placed in Ripley Square and dedicated to Marceline.
The Walt Disney Municipal Park was dedicated on July 4, 1956.
On July 4, 1956, Walt Disney’s movie “The Great Locomotive Chase” premiered at the Uptown Theatre.
Walt Disney Elementary School was dedicated on October 16, 1960.
Cornerstone Ceremony and Dedication and Open House of the Walt Disney Elementary School of Marceline Reorganized School District No. R-V of Linn County – Sunday, October 16, 1960 -…Read More
Walt Disney passed away on December 15, 1966 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Burbank, CA.
On December 19, 1967 – Ms. Olive McAllister retires after 38 years of service at the Marceline Carnegie Library.
Walt Disney Commemorative Stamp Day took place in Marceline on September 11, 1968. A commemorative stamp honoring Walt Disney – Marceline’s favorite son – was issued at the Marceline,…Read More
The Continental Volunteer Army was seen marching in uniform in the July 4, 1976 parade. The uniforms were sewed by local women.
March 8, 1988 – Vicky Schaal’s first day as the new Librarian of the Marceline Carnegie Library.
May 24, 1990 – Joyce Stallo Clapp is hired as the Director of the Marceline Carnegie Library. She makes only the 9th Director in 100 years! She started working just four days…Read More
On July 4, 1992, the Veterans Memorial was dedicated in Ripley Square.
The Walsworth Community Center was dedicated on September 21, 2001.
The Walt Disney Post Office was dedicated on August 23, 2004.
The Ripley Pond Bridge was dedicated on April 15, 2017.
May 12, 2022 – the Marceline Skate Park was opened.