Attractions in Pike County, Missouri

Pike County is home to to the Little Dixie Highway of the Great River Road and visitors to the area will find spectacular river views, a wide variety of places to interact with nature, and a number of historical sites.

Buffalo Cemetery/Fort Louisiana, MO		Buffalo Cemetery was founded because of the Buffalo Fort massacre and has a monument at the site that describes the incident. Near the cemetery is a granite boulder designating the site of the 1811-1815 fort used to defend early settlers during the War of 1812 from the Sauk and Fox tribes Indians that were allied with the British. From Louisiana follow US 79 south 1 mile to State Route D, continue south 1 mile to a gravel road and go west about 1 mile.


The Clarksville Tourist Information Center Highway 79 Clarksville, MO 573-242-3132		Overlooking the Mississippi River and Lock and Dam #24, this center offers information about the town, its history, and local attractions. Binoculars and spotting scopes are available during the winter for Bald Eagle watchers.

Clarksville Museum Highway 79 Clarksville, MO 573-242-3267		Open on Saturdays from Memorial Day to November, this museum has many artifacts and documents that reflect on the early history of the community. Call ahead for hours or to schedule off hour tours.

Elgin/Cottrell Home 209 S. First Street Clarksville, MO 314-361-1746 or 573-242-9664		This Antebellum home (c. 1845) is being restored that when complete will contain extensive collections of antique furniture, decorative accessories and formal portraits. Open on selected weekends or call ahead to schedule a group tour.

Georgia Street Historic District Louisiana, MO		Over 54 buildings in the downtown area of Louisiana, roughly bounded by Main Street to the east and 7th street to the west is considered "the most intact Victorian Streetscape in the state of Missouri." Architectural styles include Italianate, Greek Revival, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals and cover the period from 1825-1949.


Henry Lay Sculpture Park Louisiana, MO		The 20-acre Henry Lay Sculpture Park is surrounded by a 300-acre natural refuge with a well-maintained path that takes visitors on a 40-minute walk past approximately 20 sculptures by internationally known artists. The Park also features a “Story Woods” for children.


Honey Shuck 207 E. Champ Clark Drive Bowling Green, MO 573-324-5224		Honey Shuck is the lovely old restored two-story front-gable-and-wing frame home of James Beauchamp “Champ” Clark (1850-1921.) Champ Clark lived in Bowling Green from 1880 until his death in 1921 and served as a U.S. Congressman, Speaker of the House, and 1912 Democratic presidential candidate. The home displays furnishings and memorabilia and is called “Honey Shuck” for the yard’s honey locusts, whose shucks fall to the ground.

Lock and Dam #22 Highway E Saverton, MO		Located near Saverton off Highway 79, this structure was part of the depression era 9-foot channel construction program.


Lock and Dam #24 Highway 79 Clarksville, MO 573-242-3524		Located just north of Clarksville off Highway 79, this structure was part of the depression era 9-foot channel construction program and the main reason Clarksville is famous for bald eagle viewing during the winter.


Louisiana Murals Louisiana, MO		The Louisiana Mural Organization was founded in 2000 to help revitalize the downtown area, and to encourage visitors. Over 20 murals are painted on buildings around the area, and more are planned.

Riverview Cemetery Louisiana, MO		Set on a high bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, the cemetery gives a broad view of both the river and the Lincoln Hills area. The cemetery is located north of US 79, look for signs.

Stark Log Cabin 11523 Highway NN Louisiana, MO		This two-room log cabin was built around 1830 by Stark Bro’s Nursery Nurseries and Orchards founder James Stark. , The cabin was moved to its present location in 1951 from the nursery’s original 1817 site which is said to have begun from the contents of Stark’s saddlebags. The cabin displays memorabilia of botanist and scientist Luther Burbank.

Ted Shanks Conservation Area 3643 Pike 145 Ashburn, MO 573-248-2530		Located on Highway TT off US 79 between Hannibal and Louisiana, this 6,705 acre area wetlands is teeming with waterfowl, songbirds, mammals and wildflowers. This site features primitive camping, boat ramps, and a staffed office with exhibits. Bald Eagles can be seen from late fall to early spring. Great Blue Herons and Great Egrets can be seen from late spring thru autumn.


Nearby Attractions

		Marion and Ralls Counties, Missouri Hannibal is the hometown of Mark Twain and offers a wide variety of museums, homes, and tours. Palmyra has been called the Handsomest City in Northern Missouri and features a number of historical sites. Nearby Mark Twain Lake features a wide variety of activities including boating, swimming, camping, hiking, and horseback riding.

		Lincoln County, Missouri Lincoln County is home to Cuivre River State Park, one of Missouri's largest and rugged state parks. Other attractions include the bottomlands that are billed as the "Duck Hunting Capitol of the Midwest," several conservation areas, historical sites, and the Winfield Ferry.

For Travelers Heading Down River

		Meeting the Missouri The two longest rivers of the United States, the Missouri and the Mississippi, meet at St. Charles County, Missouri. The Historic St. Charles downtown area offers visitors a variety of attractions including the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center, The Foundry Art Centre, and Missouri’s First State Capitol. Nearby is Confluence State Park and the Daniel Boone Home.

		Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway The Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway area is one of America’s newer scenic byways. With over 20,000 acres of forest and wetlands at the heart of the Mississippi Flyway, it is a nature lovers paradise. Visitors will find spectacular colors in the fall and bald eagles in the winter. History abounds in the region ranging from the prehistoric Cahokia Mounds to sites on the National Register of Historic Places.