Description
"Platte County, Now in Political Spotlight, Has Colorful History" - - (excerpt from longer article) - -
Another landmark still standing, is the Half Way House, erected in 1839, and served as a halting place for the weary traveler traveling from the steamboat landing at Weston to the seat of justice at the Falls of the Platte (Platte City, Missouri).
It boasted its wine cellar where a draught oft-times quenched the thirst of the wayfarer.
The sub-cellar connected with the tavern yet bears the marks of slavery days. The huge rings imbedded in the thick rock walls furnished security from rebellious slaves, while their masters bartered over their souls in this mart of the Far West.Date(s) of Creation
10/30/1932
