Branson

In 1939, Branson was described as �the paradise of the Ozarks�the playground of America.� Originally home to the Osage, the harsh rocky terrain made homesteading difficult. The Ozarks�s wilderness became a hideout for bushwhackers following the Civil War. The masked �Bald Knobbers� developed as vigilantes to defend mountain families. Today, the �Baldknobbers� are known as Branson�s first musical show. In 1894, tours began in Marble Cave, one of 8,000 Ozarks caves. Now known as Marvel Cave, it bo