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The Pythian Home of Missouri, also known as Pythian Castle, in Springfield, Missouri, was built in 1913 by the Knights of Pythias and later owned by the U.S. military. [1] German and Italian prisoners-of-war were assigned here during World War II for medical treatment and as laborers.
The Pythian Home of Missouri, also known as Pythian Castle, in Springfield, Missouri, was built in 1913 by the Knights of Pythias and later owned by the U.S. military. [1] German and Italian prisoners-of-war were assigned here during World War II for medical treatment and as laborers.
15 cze 2017 · Experience history and culture at Pythian Castle, Springfield, Missouri's only castle. Take a tour to see what makes this castle historic and haunted!
13 sie 2010 · Local History. Pythian Castle: From Home to Fortress. KSMU | By Emma Wilson. Published August 13, 2010 at 10:30 AM CDT. Listen • 4:44. None. In its nearly 100 year history, one Springfield...
15 paź 2024 · The fascinating history of Pythian Castle, a 110-year-old Springfield landmark that housed orphans, war soldiers, and perhaps a few lingering spirits.
Many of our historically renowned Castle Halls and Pythian Homes still stand as monuments to a storied past, even those no longer maintained by the Order – the most notable example being the Pythian Home of Missouri in Springfield.
Built in 1913, Pythian Castle stands about a half-mile south of Route 66. Today, the home rests next to a U.S. Marine Corps reserve training center and Army reserve. Constructed in the Late Gothic Revival style, Pythian Castle appears undeniably foreign within its Midwestern setting.
