Date & Time: Thursday, September 25th at 5:00 PM. Auction will be held at the location of Tract One.

Location: Linn County, Missouri

Coordinates:

  • Tract 1: 39.70501, -92.87324 From Hwy WW and Newark Road. Take Newark south 0.8 miles. Watch for signs 
  • Tract 2: 39.70108, -92.86865  Almond Road To Birch Road/Morton Road. Follow Morton west until it ends. Watch for signs. 

Overview:

Scotty’s Auction Service is proud to present this exceptional 119.75± acre recreational and investment property, offered in two tracts. Both tracts border the scenic Muscle Fork River and offer prime hunting and wildlife habitat, along with investment potential.


TRACT 1 – 51.48± Acres

  • Excellent hunting ground with diverse habitat and river frontage.
  • Part of the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) – providing managed wildlife habitat while preserving the land’s natural beauty.
  • Includes older barns and potential building sites.
  • Known for trophy deer, turkey, and other abundant wildlife.

TRACT 2 – 68.3± Acres

  • Mostly wooded with mature timber and abundant cover.
  • Borders the Muscle Fork River along its western edge.
  • Excellent hunting with proven populations of large deer and turkey.
  • ATV/UTV trails for easy access throughout the property.

Key Features Across Both Tracts:

  • Muscle Fork River Frontage – natural water source and prime habitat.
  • Diverse terrain with open fields, wooded draws, and river bottoms.
  • Exceptional trophy deer and turkey hunting opportunities.
  • Secluded yet easily accessible from nearby towns.

Auction Date & Time: Thursday, September 25th at 5:00 PM

Auctioneer Contact: Scotty’s Auction Service – 573-356-4405

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own premium Missouri recreational ground with river frontage and incredible hunting potential!

Interesting News Article:

MARCELINE MIRROR, Marceline, Missouri, Friday, June 15, 1928
STEIN BURYING GROUND ONE OF THE OLDEST IN NORTH MISSOURI
Stein Cemetery, one of north Missouri’s oldest burying grounds, is located four miles due east of Marceline, on a picturesque knoll overlooking the Mussel Fork Creek. Tradition has it that one of Daniel Boone’s companions lies buried there. It is all that is left of an old Indian settlement and trading post. It was here that the French maintained a blacksmith to help the peaceful Indian farmers. The last known French blacksmith was named Hayden, who married an Indian and two of his children were among the first to find rest in the cemetery. About one-half acre of ground is all that is left of this ancient burial place. From the eminence on which it stands there is an uninterrupted view for miles up and down the Mussel Fork and far out across the rolling prairie land dotted by picturesque groves and farm houses. Only a few small trees remain on the prominence, Mr. William Stein to whom the land belongs, having cut nearly all the timber to improve his farm has unearthed quite a number of old tools used in the blacksmith shop in the early days, such as braces, reamers, riveting hammers, etc.. They are objects of considerable interest now. The shop stood apparently about the center of his farm.
After the French ceded the Northwest Territory to the United States, the government continued the policy of maintaining a smithy, and there appears to have been a large settlement in the vicinity. The Indians were quiet and peaceable, and until scattered by the inroads of the white settlers, made a living by farming and the chase. The headmen of the tribe lived north of where the Burlington tracks now lie. Headstones mark the resting places of a few, but many graves have been lost in the years that have passed since the cemetery was started. Five veterans of the Civil War lie there- Fred Noeldge, William Smith, Jim Holt, Gus Holt and Steve Swearngain; and one World War Veteran, Lee Still. Howell Pippin, born in 1797, was the last remembered blacksmith at the old smithy. He died about 1852. A daughter, Mrs. Minerva Mossbarger is now a resident of Marceline at the advance age of ninety years. Many members of the Pippin family rest there. Mrs. Frankie Henderson, an old Wyandotte Indian lived for many years a mile north of the cemetery. Many old settlers remember her. She died about thirty years ago. At the outbreak of the Civil War, her husband joined the rebel army and was killed in one of the first battles. Mrs. Henderson remained true to the union cause, however, and it was through her influence that a number of young impulsive men were restrained from uniting with the Confederate forces. Bije Nelson, her brother, died soon after the war. 
The limestone bluff on the Mussel Fork just below the cemetery is also an interesting place. There Mr. Stein has found many fossil remains. Through some mighty cataclysm of nature, numbers of animals of unknown size and shape became imbedded in the cliff and fragments of their massive bones have been preserved for countless ages in the dry limestone. Mr. Stein has made quite a collection of these bones together with other curios. He knows the early history of the country and can talk entertainingly about it.

Real Estate Terms & Conditions:

  1. PROCEDURE: All bids placed are by the Acre. The winning bidder will get their choice of tract(s). In the first round of bidding, the property will not be considered “SOLD” but will be considered “PENDING”. When all tracts are considered “PENDING”, the auctioneer will meet with the seller and each tract will be opened back up for additional bids. If high bidder chooses more than one tract of land at the same time in the first round of bidding, those properties will be opened back up together for bidding.
  2. ACCEPTANCE OF BID PRICES: Winning bidder will enter into a Contract to Purchase immediately upon being declared the Successful Bidder by the Auctioneer. The Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Once accepted, this agreement shall be binding on the parties and their successors and assigns. This agreement is NOT subject to financing, inspections, or other contingencies that delay the closing for any such reason.
  3. DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of the contract purchase price will be due upon acceptance of the Sales Contract. Personal or Cashier’s Checks will be accepted. This is “AS IS, WHERE IS” and is non-refundable.
  4. CLOSING: Closing shall be within 30 days of the auction date.
  5. POSSESSION: Possession will be given at closing, subject to the remaining rights of the current tenant(s) if any.
  6. TITLE: Seller shall furnish the buyer at Sellers expense an Owners Policy of Title Insurance in the amount of the purchase price, and agrees to provide and execute a proper deed conveying merchantable title to the real estate to the buyer.
  7. REAL ESTATE TAXES: Real Estate taxes shall be prorated as of the date of closing between the Seller and the Buyer.

The information is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed. All lines are on maps, photographs, etc. are approximate. Buyer should verify the information to their satisfaction. There are no expressed or implied warranties pertaining to this property. Real estate (including all improvements, if any) is being sold As Is, Where Is with NO warranties expressed or implied. Please make all inspections and have financing arranged prior to the end of bidding. Not responsible for accidents or theft. Statements made the day of auction take precedence over printed material.

LINN COUNTY LAND AUCTION – 119.75± Acres – Selling in Two Tracts; Thursday, September 25th at 5 pm was last modified: September 11th, 2025 by Scott Kuntz
Thu, Sep 25th, 2025 @ 5 pm
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From Hwy WW and Newark Ave. Take Newark south 1.8 miles. Watch for signs 
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