Diamond, MO

Town in Newton County, MO

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About Diamond, MO


Diamond was first called "Center," changing its name in 1883 when the village acquired its first post office. Frank Whitwell was the first postmaster.

Diamond is situated in the northern part of Newton Co., near the center east and west. It is on the prairie just on the east side of "Round Grove". The town began with the log home of Dr. And Mrs. Leathers and on the west; where there was a patch of timber know as Round Grove. The first blacksmith shop was started by F.B. Whitwell, in November 1878. I.S. Stogsdill started a small grocery and secured a post office in March 1883. John T. McElhany opened up a stock of General Merchandise in 1884. Dr. Filler opened up a Drug store in May 1892. W.W. Parr opened a Harness and Repair Shop in 1891 Martin Beyer, started a Feed and Meal Mill in 1893 A number of events helped to establish the town of Diamond. In September 1891 a wind pump was put up to send water to different parts of town. Buildings began to be wired for electric lights in July 1913, but electric didn't come to Diamond until 1918. Diamond became a 4th Class city on December 15, 1949.

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Newton County, MO


Visit our county page and you will find information about our town and county's points of interest, festivals/events and faith community. You also will learn about the community organizations that have built and continue to build strong communities (chambers, community groups, and departments, etc) and much more when you visit the Newton County, MO page.