In the 1970's this unique building became the Ray County Museum sponsored by the Ray County Historical Society. The displays are varied and of great local interest. A very extensive genealogical library is located just off the Main Entryway. The Ray County Historical Society, in conjunction with the Ray County Genealogical Society, maintains regular hours to help historical researchers. The Ray County Museum is rated at the top for county museums in the State of Missouri.
Group tours are available with advance reservation.
Although pardoned by the Governor of Missouri, it was public sentiment that caused Bob Ford to leave Missouri. In Creede, Colorado, Bob opened a saloon and was killed by Ed O. Kelly. Bob Ford is buried in Sunny Slope cemetery in Richmond , Mo. and his brother Charley is buried nearby. It's location was prompted when disastrous spring flooding washed away the grave of Mr. Richardson's wife's mother in the Missouri River lowlands in 1844. He copied the original manuscript for the printers use and was proof-reader of the 1st Edition of The Book of Mormon.