New Madrid Historical Museum
Located on the Mississippi River in the former Kendall Saloon at the foot of Main Street, the New Madrid Historical Museum reflects the history of this river town from the Mississippian period up through the early 20th century. The great earthquakes of 1811 and 1812 are well documented in the Museum’s collections as is the potential for future seismic activity.
Other exhibits include the story of the Battle of Island #10 during the Civil War, and the story of the Mississippians, who occupied the New Madrid area for several centuries at what is now known as the Lilbourn Fortified Village Site.
Columbus Belmont State Park, Park Road, Columbus, KY, USA
Distance: 26.24 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Outdoor Experiences RV and Camping Walks and Hikes Fun and Sports
Beggs Family Farm, State Highway U, Sikeston, MO, USA
Distance: 29.37 mi (straight line)
Fort Defiance State Park, U.S. 62, Cairo, IL, USA
Distance: 34.84 mi (straight line)
2723 Washington Ave, Cairo, IL 62914, USA
Distance: 34.96 mi (straight line)
Cairo Custom House Museum, Washington Avenue, Cairo, IL, USA
Distance: 34.96 mi (straight line)
Fort Jefferson Hill Park and Memorial Cross, Wickliffe, KY, USA
Distance: 35.21 mi (straight line)
1903 Sycamore St, Cairo, IL 62914, USA
Distance: 35.60 mi (straight line)
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, Green Street, Wickliffe, KY, USA
Distance: 35.94 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Walks and Hikes Tribal Experiences
18615 East Side Dr, Olive Branch, IL 62969, USA
Distance: 37.93 mi (straight line)
Mound City National Cemetery, Illinois 37, Mound City, IL, USA
Distance: 39.73 mi (straight line)
Thebes Courthouse, Oak Street, Thebes, IL, USA
Distance: 44.06 mi (straight line)
135 Riverview Dr, Thebes, IL 62990, USA
Distance: 44.52 mi (straight line)
Red House Interpretive Center, Aquamsi Street, Cape Girardeau, MO, USA
Distance: 49.53 mi (straight line)
11 S Spanish St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703, USA
Distance: 49.68 mi (straight line)
Mississippi River Tales Mural, North Water Street, Cape Girardeau, MO, USA
Distance: 49.81 mi (straight line)
1027 Broadway Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA
Distance: 50.02 mi (straight line)
1865 Broadway Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA
Distance: 50.35 mi (straight line)
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, County Park Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO, USA
Distance: 52.60 mi (straight line)
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