Jul
08
2025
“Basketville” and the Legacy of the Childers Family
By Ashley Weaver
William Francis Childers weaved wooden baskets in the traditional Ozark style and taught others the craft, including his son, Henry J. Childers, owner of Artful Woodwork on Route 66. In addition to selling hand-made baskets, the family sold woven furniture, including baby cradles from white oak strips.