12 Facts About Branson Missouri

1.

In 1882, Reuben Branson Missouri opened a general store and post office in the area.

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2.

Branson Missouri donated the modified 1921 Oldsmobile truck used as the vehicle in the series to the College of the Ozarks, where it is on display in the Ralph Foster Museum.

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3.

Branson Missouri then built a new theater on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway in 1990, while Mel Tillis moved into Shoji's old theater.

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4.

In 1998, the Acrobats of China arrived in Branson Missouri, making them one of the first international shows to call Branson Missouri home.

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5.

Branson Missouri has continued to add theaters and shows; it refers to itself as "the live music show capital of the world".

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6.

The Petersens, a family bluegrass band, forced by COVID-19 to quit touring or performing live at Branson Missouri's Little Opry Theatre for much of 2020, found that YouTube was an alternative, with their videos generating more than 70 million views.

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7.

Branson Missouri Landing opened in the summer of 2006 on the Lake Taneycomo waterfront in downtown Branson Missouri.

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8.

Branson Missouri Landing has been known to host summer concerts and other special events throughout the year.

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9.

Branson Missouri has a humid subtropical climate with characteristics of a continental climate.

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10.

Branson Missouri is served by the 165 bed full-service hospital and emergency department Cox Regional Medical Center and the Mercy Health System multi-specialty clinic.

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11.

Branson Missouri is served primarily by Branson Missouri Airport, the closest commercial airport, which opened in May 2009.

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12.

Graham Clark Field in Branson Missouri is a general aviation airport, which serves mainly single engine aircraft.

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