TUESDAY HISTORY - Cabool MO Part 2

I had some pictures I took of the Historical Society in Cabool last year but could never get  hold of anyone to let me inside. So I'm having to rely on everything from the internet so with that caviat, here we go.

Cabool (Missouri), located in Texas County, got it's name from Kabul Afghanistan in 1882. (Wikipedia)  Story goes that a construction engineer worked on the railroad there. He'd also worked on the railroad in Kabul and thought the area looked similar.

Another legend sites the name taken from Chief Kabul (Kay-Bull), who lived in the area. According to legend, Chief Kabul and his sweetheart dove off a cliff into the onyx pool because their parents did not approve of their union (Reminds me of a song) There was even a POEM written by Tug Wilson and Ben Durnell about the romantic legend.

Whatever the background of the name, Cabool is a quiet little town steeped in community.

Cabool Missouri is the only Cabool in the United States.

Here's a video of the song that came to mind.

ROAD TRIP - Cabool MO

Saturday, I took a drive to Cabool to the Dollar General. That location has the best selection of cold/ frozen food items I've seen at any of the other chain locations. They're prices are lower or comparable to Walmart.

Before shopping, drove downtown and found this Mexican restaurant. I can see why they have a 4.8 rating.  The food was excellent, the portions large and the price better than most places. The staff were friendly and accomodating. The restuarant also offered plenty of room for social distancing.

While they did not offer Wi-Fi, I was able to use my data and sit in on a two-hour business meeting. They were okay with that. 

After my trip to Dollar General, I had a taste for something sweet. DQ is just out the highway...

The small town also features a different food truck on Tuesday's. I hope to check them out soon. I hope you'll come back tomorrow for Part 2 of my trip to Cabool when I'll share more of the history.

In the mean time, take a drive down Hwy 60/63 West between Willow Springs and Mt. Grove. You'll love the charm of this small, inviting community.

Safe Travels!