Taking up 24 panels of the downtown floodwall, the Mississippi River Tales Mural tells the story of the area’s history going as far back as the Native Americans who were here first as early as 900 AD and then continuing through the Louisiana Purchase from France, Missouri gaining statehood, the Lewis and Clark expedition and through Harry S. Truman to current times. It’s interesting and informative and well worth time if you are in downtown Cape Girardeau.
There is street parking along Water Street. And while you’re here, step through one of the floodwalls and check out the massive Mighty Mississippi River. If you’re lucky, a barge might be passing!
11 S Spanish St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703, USA
Distance: 0.18 mi (straight line)
Red House Interpretive Center, Aquamsi Street, Cape Girardeau, MO, USA
Distance: 0.29 mi (straight line)
1027 Broadway Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA
Distance: 0.82 mi (straight line)
1865 Broadway Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA
Distance: 1.54 mi (straight line)
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, County Park Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO, USA
Distance: 4.79 mi (straight line)
135 Riverview Dr, Thebes, IL 62990, USA
Distance: 6.30 mi (straight line)
Thebes Courthouse, Oak Street, Thebes, IL, USA
Distance: 6.70 mi (straight line)
Trail of Tears State Park, Moccasin Springs Road, Jackson, MO, USA
Distance: 9.46 mi (straight line)
Tribal Experiences Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes Museums and Interpretive Centers RV and Camping LC Features
2055 State Hwy Y, Jackson, MO 63755, USA
Distance: 9.84 mi (straight line)
113 West Main Street suite 2, Jackson, MO, USA
Distance: 9.86 mi (straight line)
5512 U.S. 61, Jackson, MO 63755, USA
Distance: 11.37 mi (straight line)
500 Public Square, Jonesboro, IL 62952, USA
Distance: 17.01 mi (straight line)
18615 East Side Dr, Olive Branch, IL 62969, USA
Distance: 17.20 mi (straight line)
521 N Main St, Jonesboro, IL 62952, USA
Distance: 17.31 mi (straight line)
Shawnee National Forest, Herod, IL, USA
Distance: 19.14 mi (straight line)
Beggs Family Farm, State Highway U, Sikeston, MO, USA
Distance: 20.48 mi (straight line)
Weber's Farm Stay, Pcr 430, Frohna, MO, USA
Distance: 21.17 mi (straight line)
Saxony Hills Brewery, Maple Street, Altenburg, MO, USA
Distance: 22.48 mi (straight line)
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