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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Counties | Taney, Stone |
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| - Mayor | Raeanne Presley |
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| - Total | 16. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee Missouri has 114 counties and one Independent city. St Louis City is separate from St Taney County is a County located in the US state of Missouri. Stone County is a County located in the US state of Missouri. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 3 sq mi (42. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 3 km²) |
| - Land | 16. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 2 sq mi (41. 9 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 2 sq mi (0. 4 km²) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 6,050 |
| - Density | 374/sq mi (144. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 4/km²) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 65615-65616 |
| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-07966[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0739970[2] |
| The Live Entertainment Capital of the World | |
| Website: http://www.cityofbranson.org/ | |
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History
In 1882 Rueben Branson opened a general store and post office. In 1894 William Henry Lynch bought Marvel Cave outside of the town and began charging visitors to see it. Marvel Cave is a National Natural Landmark in Branson Missouri, located on top of Roark Mountain In 1907 Harold Bell Wright published The Shepherd of the Hills set in Branson. Harold Bell Wright ( May 4, 1872 &ndash May 24, 1944) was a best-selling American writer of fiction essays and non-fiction during the first The Shepherd of the Hills is a book written in 1907 by author Harold Bell Wright. The story about life in the Ozarks and skirmishes with the vigilante Bald Knobbers was a national bestseller and tourists began visiting the city. The Bald Knobbers was a group of non-racially motivated Vigilantes in the southern part of the state of Missouri in the United States, who were active during
In 1912 Branson was formally incorporated and construction of the Powersite Dam nearby on the White River which would form Lake Taneycomo was completed. The White River is a 722 mile (1162 km long River that flows through the U Lake Taneycomo is a man-made lake or Reservoir on the White River in the Ozark Mountains of Taney County Missouri. In 1947 work began on Bull Shoals Lake on the White River. Bull Shoals Lake is a man-made Lake in the Ozark Mountains of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. In 1949 Artist Steve Miller created a Nativity scene atop Mount Branson overlooking Lake Taneycomo. A nativity scene may be used to describe any depiction of the Nativity of Jesus in art, but in the sense covered here also called a crib or manger in the The Nativity was quite a spectacle; some figures reached heights of twenty eight feet. By 1953 the lighting of the scene was so popular that the Chamber of Commerce began hosting an Adoration Parade that continues to this day.
In 1950 Hugo and Mary Herschend bought Marvel Cave and began hosting square dances in it that were televised on Red Foley’s Ozark Jubilee. Square dance is a Folk dance with four couples (eight dancers arranged in a square with one couple on each side beginning with Couple 1 facing away from the music and going Clyde Julian "Red" Foley ( June 17 1910 – September 19 1968) was a Country music Singer. Ozark Jubilee (later called Country Music Jubilee and Jubilee USA) was a Country music Variety show on American The Herschend Family also began to modernize the cave with electricity and cement staircases. In 1959 construction of Table Rock Dam began. The Baldknobbers Hillbilly Jamboree Show began. The first show is in the Branson City Hall with 50 folding chairs. [4]
In 1960 the the Herschends opened Silver Dollar City, an above ground attraction at Marvel Cave consisting of a recreated frontier town of five shops, a church, a log cabin with actors playing out the feud between Hatfields and McCoys. Silver Dollar City is a Theme park in the state of Missouri. Opened in 1960 the park is located between Branson and Branson West Missouri on The Hatfield-McCoy feud (1878–1891 is an account of American Lore that has become a metaphor for bitterly Feuding rival parties in general The Old Mill Theater began its first outdoor production of Shepherd of the Hills. The Shepherd of the Hills is a book written in 1907 by author Harold Bell Wright. The Presley family began a music show in the Underground Theatre which would become Talking Rocks Cavern. In 1963 Table Rock Dam on the White River was completed creating Table Rock Lake. Table Rock Lake is a man-made lake or Reservoir in The Ozarks of southern Missouri and northwestern Arkansas.
In 1967 the Presley family became the first to move the Highway 76 "strip" and would be joined on the strip in 1968 by the Baldknobbers. This would eventually grow to more than 52 theaters in the area -- most on the strip. The Presleys were to say later that if the new theater did not work out they "could use the building for boat storage. "[5]
In 1983 Branson began its transformation into a major draw when the 7,500 seat Swiss Villa Amphitheatre opened in Lampe, Missouri. Lampe is an unincorporated community in southern Stone County, Missouri, United States. The theatre which was later renamed the Black Oak Mountain Amphitheatre before utlimately closing in the early 2000s proved there was a market for large music gatherings -- ironically starting out as a venue for rock bands Def Leppard, Lynyrd Skynyrd, REO Speedwagon, Steppenwolf, and Ozzy Osbourne. Lynyrd Skynyrd (ˌlɛnɚdˈskɪnɝd is an American Southern rock band REO Speedwagon is an American rock band which grew in popularity in the Midwestern United States during the 1970s and peaked in the early John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born December 3 1948) is a British singer [6]
Also in 1983, Roy Clark opened the Roy Clark Celebrity Theatre, becoming the first famous country music star to have his own venue in Branson. Roy Linwood Clark (born 15 April 1933, Meherrin Virginia, United States is a versatile and well-known Country music Musician Roy Linwood Clark (born 15 April 1933, Meherrin Virginia, United States is a versatile and well-known Country music Musician It was the first actual theatre in Branson to have theatre seating. Roy Clark helped inspire a trend which would eventually cause Branson to become the important center of live music performance that it is today. Roy Linwood Clark (born 15 April 1933, Meherrin Virginia, United States is a versatile and well-known Country music Musician Many of the celebrities that have played in Branson, first played at the Celebrity Theatre. A whole series of larger theatres opened within short order. In 1987 Box Car Willie became the first entertainer with a permanent schedule in Branson. Boxcar Willie ( September 1 1931 &ndash April 12 1999) was an American "hobo music" singer
In April 2008 Table Rock Dam and Table Rock Lake reached a record level of 933. Table Rock Lake is a man-made lake or Reservoir in The Ozarks of southern Missouri and northwestern Arkansas. 4 feet, the flood control gates were opened to release 48,500 cubic feet of water per second.
Live Entertainment
The foundation of the entertainment industry in Branson has humble beginnings. Several family groups opened shows in various Branson locations from city hall, roller skating venues to natural caves. [7] The Mabe family lays claim as being the first, but was shortly followed by the Presley, Braschler and Plumber families. These families have laid the foundation for other family groups such as the Haygoods, Duttons and Warnocks; while also helping to attract national known headliners.
Today there are over fifty theatres producing over 100 live shows. Theatres are no longer metal storage containers. They cost several million dollars and come in many shapes and sizes. The largest is known as The Grand Palace, with seating for over 4,000. The Palace has one of the largest laser systems in America and eighty feet above the audience, various harness and trapeze equipment allow entertainers to fly, even parachute from the ceiling to stage. A trapeze is a short horizontal bar hung by two cords from a support to form a Trapezoid. A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag. [8] Following closely behind the Palace is the 3,200 seat Mansion. Andy Williams performs in a twelve million dollar 2,000 seat theatre featured in Architectural Digest. Architectural Digest is a glossy American monthly Magazine. Its principal subject is Interior design, not -- as the name of the magazine Mr. Williams’ theatres exterior is covered in lush waterfalls and Koi filled ponds, while the interior is decorated with million dollar works of art by artists ranging from Jackson Pollock to Andy Warhol. (kɔɪ or more specifically (niɕikigoi literally " brocaded carp" are ornamental domesticated varieties of the Common carp Cyprinus carpio. Paul Jackson Pollock (January 28 1912 &ndash August 11 1956 was an influential American painter and a major force in the abstract expressionist movement For the song by David Bowie, see Andy Warhol (song. Andrew Warhola (August 6 1928 &ndash February 22 1987 known as Andy Warhol [9] Shoji Tabuchi’s theatre is known for its exquisite million dollar restrooms filled with crystal chandeliers and gold leaf pool tables.
Entertainers who have or had established theatres in Branson are Roy Clark, Lowe Sisters, Boxcar Willie, Cristy Lane, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Mel Tillis, Mickey Gilley, Jim Stafford, Ray Stevens, Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton, Charlie Pride, Lawrence Welk, Wayne Newton, Tony Orlando, Barbara Fairchild, Oak Ridge Boys, Kenny Rogers, Yakov Smirnoff, Osmond Family, Glen Campbell, John Davidson, Moe Bandy, Loretta Lynn, Shoji Tabuchi, The Duttons, and The Hughes Brothers. Roy Linwood Clark (born 15 April 1933, Meherrin Virginia, United States is a versatile and well-known Country music Musician Boxcar Willie ( September 1 1931 &ndash April 12 1999) was an American "hobo music" singer Eleanor Johnston known by her professional name as Cristy Lane (born January 8, 1940) is an American Country music and Gospel Johnny Cash (born J R Cash; February 26 1932 - September 12 2003 was a Grammy Award -winning American country Singer-songwriter. Valerie June Carter Cash ( June 23, 1929 &ndash May 15, 2003) was a Singer, Songwriter, actress, comedienne Mel Tillis (born Lonnie Melvin Tillis, August 8, 1932) is an American Country music singer Mickey Gilley (b Mickey Leroy Gilley March 9, 1936) is an American Country music Singer and Musician. James Wayne "Jim" Stafford (born January 16, 1944, in Eloise Florida) is an American Comedian, Musician Howard Andrew "Andy" Williams (born December 3 1927 in Wall Lake Iowa) is an American pop singer Bobby Vinton (born April 16, 1935) is an American Pop music singer Charley Frank Pride (born March 18, 1938) is a Country music artist Lawrence Welk ( March 11, 1903 &ndash May 17, 1992) was a Musician, Accordionist Bandleader, and Television Carson Wayne Newton' (born April 3, 1942) is an American Singer and entertainer based in Las Vegas Nevada. Tony Orlando (born April 3, 1944) is an American singer best known for his work with the group Dawn in the early 1970s Barbara Fairchild (born November 12, 1950) is an American Country Music/Gospel Music Singer, who is best known for her 1973 Country chart-topper "Teddy The Oak Ridge Boys are a country and gospel group that is based in the United States. Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938, in Houston Texas) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter Yakov Naumovich Pokhis (Яков Наумович Похис born January 24, 1951) better known as Yakov Smirnoff, is a Ukrainian-born The Osmonds are an American family pop group who achieved success as teenage music idols in the 1970s Glen Travis Campbell (born April 22 1936 in Delight, Arkansas) is a Grammy Award, Dove Award winning and two time nominated Golden John Davidson may refer to John Andrew Davidson (1852&ndash1903 Canadian politician John Davidson (poet (1857&ndash1909 Scottish Moe Bandy (born February 12, 1944 Meridian Mississippi, but raised in Texas since the age of six is a Country music Singer Loretta Lynn (born Loretta Webb on April 14, 1934) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter; she was one of the leading Famous Celebrities in Branson have included Barbara Mandrell, Louise Mandrell, Irlene Mandrell, Phyllis Diller, Rich Little, Ann-Margaret, Lennon Sisters, Charo, Dino Kartsonakis, Petula Clark, Robert Goulet, Captain and Tennille, Pat Boone, Gladys Knight and Shari Lewis. Thelma Louise Mandrell (born July 13, 1954) is an American Country music Singer. Ellen Irlene Mandrell (born January 29, 1956) is an American Musician, Actress and model. Bold text Phyllis Diller (born Phyllis Driver, July 17, 1917) is a Golden Globe -nominated American comedienne Richard Caruthers "Rich" Little (born November 26, 1938) is a Canadian impressionist and Voice actor. Ann-Margret (born April 28 1941 is a Swedish -born American actress singer The Lennon Sisters were a singing group consisting of four siblings Dianne (born December 1, 1939) Peggy (born April 8, María del Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Baeza Rasten (born March 13, 1951, though other sources state 1941 better known as Charo, is a Spanish Dino Kartsonakis (born 1942 is an accomplished sacred Pianist of Greek heritage Petula Clark, CBE (born 15 November 1932 is an English singer actress and Composer best known for her upbeat popular international hits Robert Gerard Goulet ( November 26 1933 – October 30 2007) was a Canadian Grammy - and Tony Award - winning Captain & Tennille are US Pop music recording artists who achieved recording chart success from 1976-80 with a repertoire of romance and novelty hit songs Charles Eugene "Pat" Boone (born June 1 1934) is an American Singer whose smooth style made him a popular performer of the 1950s Gladys Maria Knight, "The Empress of Soul" (born May 28, 1944) is a seven-time Grammy Award -winning American Shari Lewis (born Sonia Phyllis Hurwitz; January 17, 1933 – August 2, 1998) was a Jewish American In the spring of 2006, the surviving members of the original Bill Haley & His Comets began a long-term residency at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater. This article is specifically about the rock and roll band See Bill Haley for biographical information regarding Haley himself Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark (born November 30, 1929) is an American Television, Radio personality, Game show host American Bandstand was a Television show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989 hosted from 1957 until its final season by Dick Clark
Branson has also played host to several production shows, some with big named celebrities and others simply known for their choreography. Direct from Las Vegas the Country Tonite show was quickly joined by Legends in Concert. Other shows have included Will Rogers Follies, The Promise, Spirit of the Dance, Cirque, Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is an annual show that is held at New York City 's Radio City Music Hall. The Rockettes are a well-known precision dance company out of the Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, New York City. Opening its doors in 2008 is the Strasburg, Pennsylvania based Sight and Sound Theatre’s production of the musical Noah. Strasburg is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. Noah (or Noe, Noach;; Nūḥ; Arabic: نوح; "Rest") was according to the Bible, the tenth and last of A theatre is being built specifically for the companies large productions that include live animals, elaborate sets and a 300 foot wrap around stage.
Vacation Destination
Over the years Branson has grown to include more than 100 live shows in nearly 52 theaters; other tourist attractions include museums, three pristine lakes, 12 championship golf courses, year-round festivals and events, nearby mountains and wilderness areas.
Other local attractions include Celebration City, Dixie Stampede, White Water, an IMAX Theater, Big Cedar Lodge, Titanic Museum, Showboat Branson Belle, Chateau on the Lake, The Shepherd of the Hills, Stone Hill Winery, Ride The Ducks, Branson Landing, the Tracks and Splash Country. Dixie Stampede is a Dinner theater with three locations in the Southern United States. Whitewater is formed in a Rapid, when a River 's gradient drops enough to disturb its Laminar flow and create Turbulence, i The Shepherd of the Hills is a book written in 1907 by author Harold Bell Wright. Stone Hill Winery is located in Hermann Missouri, with additional locations in Branson and New Florence Missouri. Ride the Ducks is a Duck tour operator and an eponymous tourist attraction in US cities such as Baltimore Branson San Francisco Philadelphia Stone Mountain Park
In 2006 the Titanic Museum joined nearly a dozen other area museums. The Titanic Museum includes artifacts from the actual wreck. Also on display are models of the ship, a full scale replica of the grand staircase and recreations of various rooms of the ship, in addition to eye-witness accounts of the events that occurred.
Another museum in Branson is the American Presidents Museum, one of only six similar museums in the nation, the American Presidents Museum showcases the lives and Presidency of those that have led the United States. The American Presidents Museum is under the direction of the National Center for Presidential Studies, a private non-profit educational organization. [1]
Branson Landing opened in the summer of 2006 on the Lake Taneycomo waterfront in downtown Branson. Lake Taneycomo is a man-made lake or Reservoir on the White River in the Ozark Mountains of Taney County Missouri. The lakefront project includes retail space with Bass Pro Shops and Hudson Belk as anchors in an outdoor shopping mall of 100+ stores and restaurants. Bass Pro Shops (Outdoor World is a privately held sports equipment and Outdoor recreation goods store headquartered in Springfield Missouri. "The Landing" as it is also known contains a boardwalk as well as a fountain that performs hydrotechnic shows every 15 minutes. Also, every hour on the hour, The Star-Spangled Banner, Moondance, or Rocky Mountain Way by Joe Walsh is played. " The Star-Spangled Banner " is the National anthem of the United States of America In addition the site also offers condominiums located above the retail space, and a Hilton hotel sits at the key entrance of it all. UH Hilton Hoteljpg|thumbnail|right|The Hilton University of Houston in Houston Texas, located on the campus of the University of Houston, contains the Hilton College of The new Branson Convention Center, which is situated between the Landing and Historic Downtown Branson, opened September 7, 2007. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
In June 2007, As the World Turns shot on location in Branson, venues included Silver Dollar City and the Moon River Theatre. As the World Turns ( ATWT) is an American television Soap opera that airs each weekday on CBS.
Developers are laying out plans for Pinnacle Falls to be located adjacent to Celebration City off of Highway 76. The first Phase, a $250 million dollar European-themed development, is planned to open in 2010 and will contain year-around attractions including an indoor water park, aquarium and themed restaurants and shopping.
"Family-friendly Las Vegas"
A quote from The Simpsons goes as far as Bart saying "My dad says it’s like Vegas — if it were run by Ned Flanders. Nedward "Ned" Flanders is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons. "
Originally envisioned as a center for lumber shipment from the Ozark Mountains, the city began to develop tourism in the 1930s. Lumber or timber is Wood in any of its stages from felling through readiness for use as structural Material for Construction, or Today, Branson is a major national destination in the United States with a well-known reputation for live music theaters. The city hosts three major amusement parks, as well as live theaters that house everything from comedy and magic shows to variety music and dancing. Built along a portion of Route 76 nicknamed "The Strip" because of its Las-Vegas-style roadside neon signs, Branson has built its reputation as the family-friendly version of its Nevada counterpart. Route 76 is a highway in the west half of southern Missouri running between U
Demographics
As of the 2000 census[1], there were 6,050 people, 2,701 households, and 1,661 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 374. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 0 people per square mile (144. 4/km²). There were 3,366 housing units at an average density of 208. 1/sq mi (80. 3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94. 50% White, 0. 84% African American, 0. 86% Native American, 0. 71% Asian, 0. 03% Pacific Islander, 1. 47% from other races, and 1. 59% from two or more races. 4. 26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 2,701 households out of which 24. 3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48. 9% were married couples living together, 9. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38. 5% were non-families. 31. 9% of all households were made up of individuals and 14. 1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 21 and the average family size was 2. 76.
In the city the population was spread out with 20. 3% under the age of 18, 8. 2% from 18 to 24, 24. 4% from 25 to 44, 27. 0% from 45 to 64, and 20. 2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 86. 7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83. 2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,997, and the median income for a family was $43,145. Males had a median income of $31,769 versus $21,223 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,461. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country 12. 1% of the population and 9. 7% of families were below the poverty line. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 15. 6% of those under the age of 18 and 17. 0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
External links and references
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ Branson Travel Guide and Travel Information - Lonely Planet
- ^ Baldknobbers History
- ^ Branson singing a new tune - St. Louis Post-Dispatch - May 20, 2006
- ^ Fire damages former concert stage in Stone County - ky3.com - October 4, 2007
- ^ Jamboree Show History http://www.baldknobbers.com/history/
- ^ Grand Palace Information http://www.thegrandpalace.com/tour/default.asp
- ^ Moon River Theatre http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0008/22/lkl.00.html
- Branson, Missouri is at coordinates Coordinates:
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