The abandoned town of Pattonsburg, Mo.

Back in 1993 the town of Pattonsburg, Mo was flooded twice in two weeks. 
The town decided to move three miles north.

The school was to be repaired but it burned down in 1996. 
These photos were taken April 23rd, while Mom and I explored the old town.

The former ball field.

Close up of the old bleachers.

The little concession stand near the bleachers.

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Pictures of the back of the school

Door to the back of the school.

No Trespassing sign on the back of the door.

Close up of the back door to the school.

Detail of the lock on the back of the door.

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Pictures of the front of the school

Left side door to the school with a chair in front of it.

Light hitting the roof over the left side door.

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Pattonsburg before the flood

I found some photos on a former resident's Pintrest of the school before the floods and fire.

Postcard of the school showing the front of the school.

The front of the school after the burned out parts had been removed taken by Jessica Hartley Sodeke

School right after the fire taken by Jessica Hartley Sodeke