Buffalo Cemetery/Fort
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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
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. |
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The
Clarksville
Tourist Information
Center
Highway 79
Clarksville, MO
573-242-3132 |
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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.
Due to funding problems the center is open
by appointment only. |
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Clarksville
Museum
Highway 79
Clarksville, MO
573-242-3267 |
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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. |
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Elgin/Cottrell
Home
209 S. First Street
Clarksville, MO
314-361-1746 or
573-242-9664 |
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This
Antebellum home (c. 1845) has been restored and been furnished
with an
extensive collections of antique
furniture, decorative accessories, and formal portraits.
Open on selected weekends or call
ahead to schedule a group tour. |
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Georgia Street
Historic District
Louisiana, MO |
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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. |
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Henry
Lay
Sculpture Park
Louisiana, MO |
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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. |
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Honey Shuck
207 E. Champ Clark Drive
Bowling Green, MO
573-324-5224 |
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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. |
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Lock and Dam No. 24
Highway 79
Clarksville, MO
573-242-3524 |
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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. |
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Louisiana
Murals
Louisiana, MO |
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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. |
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Riverview Cemetery
Louisiana, MO |
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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. |
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Stark Log Cabin
11523 Highway NN
Louisiana, MO |
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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. |
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Ted
Shanks
Conservation Area
3643 Pike 145
Ashburn, MO
573-248-2530 |
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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. |
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Attractions |
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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. |
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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, and historical sites. |
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For Travelers Heading Down River |
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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. |
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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. |
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