Chariton Valley, Missouri
Visitors to Missouri's Chariton Valley Region feel right at home in small towns brimming with history and soothing scenery.
Whether your hunting for wild game, rare antiques or a lesson in American history, you're sure to find it in north central Missouri.
Wherever you start or end your visit, you'll find a warm welcome and lots of reasons to return to the Chariton Valley Region.
Explore Chariton Valley
Long Branch Lake Fishing
Long Branch Lake has an excellent reputation for bass fishing, but anglers can cast their lines for catfish, walleye and crappie as well. The lake's 24 miles of shoreline have many small coves that offer good fishing. Statewide fishing regulations apply.
, MO FishingLong Branch Lake Area Hunting
Opportunities for hunting at Long Branch Lake can be found on over 5,500 acres managed by the Corps of Engineers and the Missouri Department of Conservation. The Corps manages approximately 1,000 acres on the east and west side of the lake that are open to public hunting. The Corps licensed 2,454
, MO HuntingCalamity Jane
Martha Jane Canary (1848-1903) was born in Princeton, Missouri. This hard drinking woman wore men's clothing, used their bawdy language, chewed tobacco and was handy with a gun. She traveled from Arizona through the Dakota territories during her rough life. At her death, the "
Princeton, MO Famous PeopleSugar Creek Conservation Area
Forested area featuring a 1.8-mile natural hiking trail, 8
Kirksville, MO RecreationCarroll County Courthouse
The building is on the Historical Registry and was built in 1904
Carrollton, MO Historic CourthousesGeneral John J. Pershing Boyhood Home
Gen. Pershing, highest ranking military officer in US history and General of the Armies after WWI lived here from age six (1866) until 1882
Laclede, MO Famous HomesGrand River Area Family YMCA
Indoor swimming pool and walking track. Weight training facility, A/C gymnasiums. Racquetball courts, pool tables, computer activity center. Ladies' and men'
Chillicothe, MO Recreation