Overland Lawn care

Overland is located in St. Louis County, Missouri. The city is only 4.38 square miles, so if you are interested in moving to a small city, Overland may be the perfect location for you.

History

In the early 1820s, travelers from St. Louis would go from King's Road to Saint Charles, and on this journey, they would stop at the land that is now Overland. Frontiersman Daniel Boone made a one-room cabin in this area, which was not too far from Lake Sherwood. Slowly over time, businesses started to open up in the area. Soon after, the Buck School, a one-room school was constructed in 1846. Approximately 20 years later, Ritenour School District was created. Then, in 1919, the town's name changed from "The Overland Park" to "Overland." This slight change allowed the post office to eliminate future confusion between this location and Overland Park in Kansas. In 1939, Overland became a fourth-class city in Missouri to be incorporated with mayor and city government. Many decades later, in the early 1990s, the voters of Overland approved a change to become a third-class city. The residents of Overland voted for another change in 2007, which allowed the mayor to serve as the chief elected official. Additionally, they voted that the city council would serve as the legislative body, executing daily tasks to ensure the upkeep of Overland.

Landmarks

Overland consists of many historical landmarks for tourists and locals alike to appreciate. For example, we have the "Overland Park" wagon train stop near where Lackland Road and Midland Boulevard meet. The Overland Historical Society located on Gass Avenue has a museum, tours, annual events and a gift shop for visitors. Some events include the Annual Candlelight Tour and Apple Buttering Days. During the Annual Candlelight Tour, visitors enjoy a beautifully lit site with seasonal holiday decorations of that specific era in addition to an antique organ playing Christmas carols. Tourists are also served spiced cider and warm homemade cookies during the festivities. Our Apple Buttering Days allow visitors to learn how the early settlers preserved apples. The apples are prepared by using apple peelers and then cut into small pieces by hand. The apples are then cooked in large kettles and later made into apple butter. This apple butter is also available at the annual Overland Autumn Park Event. The most famous historic landmark in Overland is our Log House Site, which dates to the 1800s. This is a two-story log house that was dismantled from where it was initially located overlooking the Missouri River and later rebuilt on the area where it sits now. This house is a must-see for tourists as it is a rare opportunity to have great insight into what life was like in Overland centuries ago.

Overland is full of great attractions and has a rich history. We are proud of the sense of community among our residents and embrace diversity in culture, thought and lifestyle. If you took the time to browse our neighborhoods, you might have noticed the wonderfully trimmed gardens that our residents often hold birthdays, garage sales and picnics. If you ever decide to relocate to Overland, do not hesitate to contact Lawn Love for exceptional lawn care.