CORRECTION - SPRINGFIELD POPULATION IS 470,000 (NOT 170,000) - APOLOGIES! This episode of "Missouri Mayhem, Mystery and Murder" takes listeners on a journey through the history of Pythian Castle in Springfield, Missouri. Hosts Megan and Mindy explore the castle's origins as a home for orphans and elderly members of the Knights of Pythias, its transformation into a military facility during World War II, and its current status as a historical landmark and ghost tour destination. The episode weaves together tales of friendship, historical events, and ghostly legends, reflecting on the castle's enduring legacy and its role in the social history of the Ozarks.

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Resources & References:

• Finocchiaro, Tamara. Pythian Castle Tours and History, Springfield, MO.
• National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: The Pythian Home of Missouri (Pythian Castle), 2009.
• Springfield Republican Archives, 1907–1915.
• Smithsonian Institution: Knights of Pythias Historical Overview.
• McConnell, Kaitlyn. “The Pythian Castle: A Century of History in Stone.” Ozarks Alive!
• Greene County Historical Society Records.
• https://www.routemagazine.us/stories/the-mystery-of-pythian-castle