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==History==
==History==
Branson had limited access until 1903, when the Missouri Pacific Railroad laid tracks there. The town was an original center of the lumber industry, which faded after 1930. Paved highways were built in the 1920s, making Branson a jumping off point for city folk who made recreational trips to the Ozark Mountains, lakes, and fishing spots. Entrepreneur Jim Owen opened the Hillbilly Theater in 1934, which demonstrated demand for live entertainment with an Ozark theme. [[Chicago]] businessman Hugo Hischend opened a cave attraction in the 1950s. After his death his family, inspired by [[Disneyland]], opened the Silver Dollar City theme park in 1960 that replicates an old mountain village. Besides numerous rides, it continues to feature a chapel, regular church services and a saloon that serves only soft drinks. [[Presleys' Country Jubilee]] opened the still-operating theater in 1967 on the Highway 76 "Strip." Now in their fourth generations, the Presleys performed some five times weekly as the theater.
Branson had limited access until 1903, when the Missouri Pacific Railroad laid tracks there. The town was an original center of the lumber industry, which faded after 1930. Paved highways were built in the 1920s, making Branson a jumping off point for city folk who made recreational trips to the Ozark Mountains, lakes, and fishing spots. Entrepreneur Jim Owen opened the Hillbilly Theater in 1934, which demonstrated demand for live entertainment with an Ozark theme. [[Chicago]] businessman Hugo Hischend opened a cave attraction in the 1950s. After his death his family, inspired by [[Disneyland]], opened the Silver Dollar City theme park in 1960 that replicates an old mountain village. Besides numerous rides, it continues to feature a chapel, regular church services and a saloon that serves only soft drinks. [[Presleys' Country Jubilee]] opened the still-operating theater in 1967 on the Highway 76 "Strip." Now in their fourth generations, the Presleys performed some five times weekly as the theater.
[[Image:Branson, MO, City Hall IMG 1731.JPG|300px|right|thumb|Branson City Hall]]
Starting with Roy Clark's Celebrity Theater in 1983, [[country music]] became dominant in Branson. Country musicians rushed to Branson, seeing the opportunity to set up their own theater. Johnny Cash, Louise Mandrell, Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers and many others came, often looking for a second chance after their earlier stardom had peaked. As more performers arrived, more tourists came and attended the other shows as well. By the early 1990s Branson was the world's country music performance capital, second to [[Nashville]], [[Tennessee]].
Starting with Roy Clark's Celebrity Theater in 1983, [[country music]] became dominant in Branson. Country musicians rushed to Branson, seeing the opportunity to set up their own theater. Johnny Cash, Louise Mandrell, Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers and many others came, often looking for a second chance after their earlier stardom had peaked. As more performers arrived, more tourists came and attended the other shows as well. By the early 1990s Branson was the world's country music performance capital, second to [[Nashville]], [[Tennessee]].