Brazeau Museum - Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Experience

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lat: 37.6607142 long: -89.6531433

In the heart of Brazeau, Missouri sits the Brazeau Museum. Once a thriving little two room school house that served the community as a place where their children could go to be educated now serves the community as its museum. Take a trip back in time to a simpler day during your visit in Brazeau, roughly 20 minutes from the heart of Perryville.

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