The Murals of Louisiana, Missouri

Due to a change in shopping habits, Louisiana has seen a transformation in the last thirty years similar to other small cities around the country. In order to revitalize the business districts these towns now promote attractions to encourage visitors. In 2000 the Louisiana Mural Organization was formed with the purpose of improving the visual aesthetics of this historic river town as well as supporting the new specialty businesses, the fine restaurants, and bed and breakfasts. To date 23 murals are proudly displayed and Louisiana has been named “Route 79 Mural city” by Mayoral proclamation and is awaiting a similar proclamation from the Missouri House and Senate.

Murals in the downtown Louisiana area

The Delta Queen Approaching the Highway 54 Bridge by John Stoeckley Georgia Street & 5th Street		The McDannold Livery Stable by Alex Stelios-Wills N. Carolina Street & 3rd Street

Springtime in Louisiana by Tonya Penrod S. Carolina Street & 3rd Street		George W. Trimble by Ippy Greer S. Carolina Street & Main Street

Buffalo Fort by Harold Shuler 100 S. 3rd Street		The Railroads of Louisiana by Holly Dehner 300 S. Main Street

Cornish Ford by John Moran 200 N. Carolina Street		Five Historic Homes by the LHS Art Class 705 Georgia Street

Georgia Street in the 1940's by Reed Stoeckley 607 Georgia Street		John B. Henderson by Barbara Ehinger 101 S. 3rd Street

Vintage LaCrosse Lumber by Barbara Bliss 123 N. Main Street		Winter in Henderson Park by Cindy Logan 301 Georgia Street

Old Glory by Tonya Penrod Sheppard S. Carolina Street & 3rd Street		Historic Churches Tennessee Street & 6th Street by Cindy Logan

The Boat Club Tennessee Street & the river		Lindbergh in Ashburn 600 S. Main Street

Vintage Louisiana Fire Engine Georgia Street & 6th Street		Buffum Tools 320 Tennessee Street

Zebulon Pike Georgia Street & 5th Street

Murals west of the downtown Louisiana area generally follow Georgia Street from the river

Honoring All Veterans by Harold Shuler 420 Kelly Lane		Stark Brothers Nursery by John Stoeckley West end of Georgia Street

Pike County Wildlife 3508 Georgia Street		Plank and Toll Road 400 Kelly Lane

Visit the greatriverroad.com art trail section for more art related attractions and events in the Middle Mississippi River Valley.