Missouri Meerschaum Company
Would you have expected there to be a “corncob pipe capital of the world?” Believe it or not, Washington, Missouri, holds this unique distinction. The Missouri Meerschaum Company is the world’s oldest and largest producer of corncob pipes in the world, operating since 1869. The company runs a museum and retail shop located on the riverfront right next to their still-active pipe factory, and admission is free.
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Here, nine Cherokee Indian groups braved harsh winter conditions while crossing the Mississippi River in 1838-1839, marking a sorrowful chapter in American history. The park also has: shaded picnic sites, hiking and horse trails, opportunities to fish…
Explore the Trail of Tears State Park to delve into a somber chapter in American history. Here, nine Cherokee Indian groups crossed the harsh winter Mississippi River in 1838-1839 during their forced relocation to Oklahoma.…
A boat ramp that allows visitors to access the Trail of Tears
A boat ramp to the beautiful Missouri River with a peaceful view of the river.
