Steelville, Missouri

Steelville, Missouri is smack-dab in the middle of the United States.Ý Yes, this is Steelvilleís claim to fame.Ý It is a small town with a population of 1,429.Ý One can visit the local tavern and hear the Saddle Tramps Motorcycle Club belt out tunes during a karaoke session, or purchase a custom-made prom dress from Sandi Martinís shop.Ý In Steelville, one maintains a hometown kind of feel.Ý So, itís no surprise that this centerstage town has its own Home Town CafÈ.Ý Steelvillians live on an annual income of $14, 435.Ý But, that doesnít seem to disappoint the townís residentsóranging from 22 through 90-years of age, as well as residency.ÝÝÝ

Photographs by:Ý William Albert AllardÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ (November 2001)-Peter De Jonge

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