Found this fascinating article by Jon Bordsen and found on CNN.com…

Marceline, Missouri: The tiny town is the site of Disney’s “lost” park

Never knew about this place, which apparently was a source of much of Walt Disney’s nostalgia as the family lived there in the early 20th Century, and wanted to show his appreciation for it by creating a mini-park there.  Ultimately, Mr. Disney’s death signified the death of that particular dream, but it is fascinating to see some of the photographs of that town and realize it was the blueprint to the Disney World Main Street.

Interesting stuff!