The latest project for the Society is to restore and reinstall one of the neon signs, that once set at each end of Main Street. If anyone would like to help in this restoration, donations are tax-deductible, under our 501 (c)( 3). Donations may be mailed to the Republic Historical Society, 146 N. Main St., Republic, MO 65738. For more information contact Bill Robertson at 417-732-7702.
As of November 21 we have received donations of $5,546.00 toward the actual bid to restore one of the Republic Signs. Pinnacle Sign Company, in Springfield, Missouri has been given the bid of $7,987.00 to refurbish and install the sign. It will be placed on South Main Street and 60 Hwy. This sign once set near the intersection of North Main and Hwy 174, the one on South Main was identical but was destroyed. We are working with MODOT for placement of the sign on the northeast corner of the intersection.
As of the first of February the city of Republic and MODOT, continue negotiations as to the placement of the sign. We continue to accept donation.
New information has been found on the sign. In 1948 business men of Republic raised money for the sign and turned it over to the city. More information will follow,with those men being named.
