Marceline

Marceline is a small city in northern Missouri organized around a central business district with modest buildings and residential streets. The town has a quiet, rural character with local shops and visible signs of its railroad heritage throughout the community.

The city was founded in 1887 when railroad companies built a route connecting Chicago and Kansas City through this area. The railway network shaped the town's growth and identity for many decades afterward.

The Walt Disney Hometown Museum occupies the former railway depot and displays personal items and photographs from Disney's childhood years here. Visitors can observe how this period shaped his creative vision.

The town is easy to explore on foot since most attractions and the downtown area are closely arranged. The Carnegie Library and the Disney Museum serve as good starting points for understanding the local story.

Disney spent four formative childhood years here before his family moved away. His memories of the main street and experiences during that time later inspired the layout of Disneyland's central avenue.

Location: Missouri

Inception: 1887

Elevation above the sea: 263 m

Website: http://marceline.org

GPS coordinates: 39.71417,-92.94722

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:00