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River Heritage, Missouri

River Heritage Region Bonne Terre Ste. Genevieve Park Hills Weingarten Farmington Perryville Wittenberg Frohna Altenberg Fredericktown Marquand Bufordville Jackson Glenallen Marble Hill Cape Girardeau Scott City Commerce New Hamburg Advance Oran Benton Puxico Bertand Charleston Bloomfield Sikeston Miner Dexter Matthews East Prairie Campbell Malden Marston New Madrid Portageville Kennett Hayti Senath Caruthersville

Like a winding stream, the River Heritage Region reveals beauty, wonder and inspiration at every turn. Delicately preserved river towns and quaint country villages charm guests with turn-of-the-century architecture, antique shops and historic sites. Majestic, wooded bluffs tower above the Mississippi River in this picturesque section of the state. Gently rolling countryside dips into valleys, while sparkling creeks meander through fertile farmland.

A trip through Missouri's "Bootheel," dotted with farms, villages and historical landmarks, radiates both Southern ambiance and a contemporary spirit. Discover quaint downtown shops, locally inspired cafes and tranquil river walks at almost every turn. In the end, you may claim Missouri's River Heritage Region as one of your favorite vacation destinations.

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Madison County Courthouse

The Madison County Courthouse in the small county seat of Fredericktown, Missouri (population 3,950) was built in 1899

Fredericktown, MO Historic Courthouses

Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site

1859

New Madrid, MO Historic Homes

Higgerson School Historic Site

Restored to the one-room school that operated at Higgerson Landing on the Mississippi River in 1948

New Madrid, MO Historic Schoolhouses

Bollinger County Museum of Natural History

"Home of the Missouri Dinosaur" the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History shows the official Missouri dinosaur story and life size model of Missouri dinosaur, Hypsibema missouriense.

Marble Hill, MO Museums

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

St. Mary's of the Barrens Church (dates to 1827)

Perryville, MO Shrines

Battle of Fredericktown

In October of 1861, Confederate General M. Jeff Thompson led a force of 3,000 men into Southeast Missouri. On October 15, 1861

Fredericktown, MO Battlesites

Mississippi River Observation Deck

Stroll down the 120 foot observation deck and view the one of a kind 20 mile long "Bessie Bend" of the Mississippi River. Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the mighty Mississippi and see an interpretive exhibit on the Civil War Battle of Island No. 10

New Madrid, MO Natural Attractions

The Little Ole Opry

Country music and dancing. Live music and comedy. People come from near and far to perform on stage.

Bufordville, MO Arts

General John Riggs Veterans Park

Caruthersville, MO Memorials

Castor River Park and Campground

Marble Hill, MO Campgrounds

Hayti-Portageville KOA Kampground

Portageville, MO Fun Centers

Hinton RV Park

Sikeston, MO Campgrounds

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Archaeology Arts Battlesites Campgrounds Casinos Cemeteries Conservation Areas Equestrian Excursions Farm Life Fun Centers Golf Courses Historic Churches Historic Courthouses Historic Homes Historic Markers Historic Mills Historic Schoolhouses Learning Centers Memorials Monuments Museums Natural Attractions Nature Centers One Of A Kinds Pioneer Life Railroad History Recreation Rodeos Shrines Speedways State Parks Tours Water Parks Wildlife Areas Wildlife Refuges Wineries