This publication offers a comprehensive look into the history of Adair County, Missouri, beginning with its topography and geological history, exploration, and settlement, looking into the development of the county. The author then delves into the county's organization of government and first courthouse, political history, early businesses, and establishment of the first school districts, churches, and railroads. A roster of soldiers in the county, and several biographies of pioneers and relatives of pioneers, as well as other Adair County residents are also included in this work. A full-name index adds to the value of this work.