The Katy Trail's Country Store

The Katy Trail’s Country Store

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This is the story of a special place of Missouri Countryside on the Katy Trail that we call “Country Store Corridor” – a 3.5 mile stretch embedded in the Trail’s 237 miles. Bookended by historic general stores in Treloar and Peers, the Country Store Corridor bookmarks a prosperous, entrepreneurial, can-do chapter in American history.

Perfect Bound, 104 pages.
High gloss cover and gloss inside pages.
Full Color – photos, history and story by Dan Burkhardt.
Missouri History, The Katy Trail.
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The Country Store Corridor is the 3.5-mile stretch of the Katy Trail between Peers and Treloar that features two of the only remaining general stores built for the arrival of the KATY in 1896. This scenic and historical portion of the Katy Trail provides a focal point for Magnificent Missouri’s conservation efforts.

Drive out any time for an easy half-day trip! Cyclists, walkers, runners, families, and more will love the scenic views and history-rich small towns. Spend an afternoon basking in the expansive landscape of the rural countryside, complete with climbing bluffs, Missouri wildlife, and flowering prairies. From history buffs to art lovers and music enthusiasts, the Country Store Corridor has something for everyone. With live music on the weekends, shopping opportunities, and small-town charm. It’s a lot of history, natural beauty, and Missouri countryside just a short drive from St. Louis. It offers attractions for all interests and ages along its length in charming, small-town settings.

“Sit right down and I’ll tell you a tale: It’s all about the Katy Trail — and what happened along one short piece of it!”

This is the story of a special place of Missouri Countryside on the Katy Trail that we call “Country Store Corridor”. A 3.5 mile stretch embedded in the Trail’s 237 miles. It is bookended by historic general stores in Treloar and Peers. The Country Store Corridor bookmarks a prosperous, entrepreneurial, can-do chapter in American history.