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Houston MO is the hometown of Emmett Kelly, Sr., who was known as "Weary Willie", the world-famous clown. Emmett Kelly, Sr. was born in Sedan, Kansas, on December 9, 1898. His family moved to a farm east of Houston when Kelly was six-years old. He attended school in the Ozark community, east of Houston. When he was twenty years old, Kelly's first professional appearance was at the "Old Settlers Reunion" in Houston. He later became world-famous "Weary Willie" hobo clown. He died in 1979 in Sarasota, Florida, and is buried in Lafayette, Indiana. In honoring Houston's famous son, the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual Emmett Kelly Clown Festival. Emmett Kelly's son, Emmett Kelly, Jr., (who took over the stage as "Weary Willie" upon his father's retirement) and grandson Joey Kelly, come back every year to make special appearances and join the activities of the festival. The festival is always the first weekend in May.
This cache is located in Emmett Kelly Park in Houston MO.
This is a beautiful park, set on a hill, with plenty of trees, a 9 hole frisbee golf course, 2 pavilions, and playground equpment. It is right off Hwy 63, so bring your family, your lunch, and stay awhile.
The cache is a film canister. Beware of muggles, but otherwise this should be a simple park and grab for almost everyone. Bring your own pen to sign the log. First to find will be rewarded with George. Permission to place this cache was given by Jim Root, Park and Recreation Director.
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