Northern Missouri
Chillicothe tells the sliced-bread story
Chillicothe, the county seat, identifies as the 'Home of Sliced Bread,' a piece of local heritage that shapes the town's downtown identity and murals; newcomers hear it quickly and it helps to know where the claim comes from
Chillicothe is the county seat of Livingston County. The town calls itself the “Home of Sliced Bread.” That name comes from a bakery here. In 1928, the bakery began selling loaves that a machine had already sliced. People say this was the first time sliced bread was sold. Today the story is a big part of the town’s identity. You will see downtown murals and a “Home of Sliced Bread” theme right away. If you are new here, it is a fun bit of local history to know. The exact details of who, when, and how are worth a quick check. The county sits in north-central Missouri’s farm belt, so the bread story fits the area’s grain and milling past. To be sure of the date and details, ask the local museum or the State Historical Society of Missouri.
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Where this fits: this note belongs to Livingston County. See every local note for the county on its page.