“I’m glad I’m a small town boy and I’m glad Marceline is my town.”
- Walt Disney
EXPLORE MARCELINE
Marceline is the hometown of Walt Disney, where he spent a great deal of his childhood years.
Main Street USA at the Disney theme parks are inspired by downtown Marceline. A walk down this original Main Street USA gives visitors the same feeling that Walt experienced as a boy.
The beauty of Marceline is further enhanced by its small town friendly and casual atmosphere. Located in North Central Missouri, we’re 3 miles south of US36 and halfway between St. Joseph and Hannibal.
Marceline was founded in 1888 by the Santa Fe Railway as a division point on its Kansas City-Chicago route. The name, Marceline, came at the request of a director of the new railway whose wife had the Spanish name of “Marcelina.” Marceline’s Santa Fe depot houses the Walt Disney Hometown Museum.
Marceline Railroad
Marceline is a town built by the railroad. Without the railroad, there would be no Marceline.
Walt Disney not only first arrived in Marceline by train, but it was also here in Marceline that Walt developed his lifelong love for all things trains and railroad.
QR Code Tour
Marceline has recently launched a QR code tour exploring the city’s historical sites. Check out the map below to see the significant Disney, Santa Fe and many more important sites to this town’s legacy.
