Here is a list of great places to be in Perry County to view the total solar eclipse. Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial 1172 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Perryville MO 63775 Lutheran Heritage Center & Museum 75 Church St. Altenburg MO 63732 Saxon Lutheran Memorial 296 Saxon Memorial Drive Frohna MO 63748 Hemman Winery 13022 Highway C …
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The Perry County Heritage Tourism Art Committee hosts the Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit for a 2nd year in the City of Perryville!
Old Appleton Bridge is a historic Pratt Truss Iron Bridge located at Old Appleton, Cape Girardeau County and Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1879, and consists of a wrought iron, pin-connected, Pratt through truss main span. It rests on limestone block masonry piers. The total length of the bridge is 161 feet. It …
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The start of the second day of the church tour arrives along with the realization that I am behind where I want to be in photographing the number of churches, I needed to yesterday to complete the tour today. I also made arrangements to get my tire fixed and have breakfast in Perryville rather than …
Embark on a customized tour featuring heroic immigration stories and the Faiths that saved them. Travel throughout Perry County’s beautiful countryside visiting these remarkable houses of worship built by our earliest pioneers. Hear their diverse accounts of immigration, see their humble beginnings, understand their quests for religious freedom and new beginnings. Travel with these brave …
As we welcome many couples and families into our community this weekend with The Bank of Missouri Spring Classic and the 34th Annual Perryville Mayfest Festival we wanted to share 5 great activities to do while you are enjoying your weekend with us! Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial 1172 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Perryville, MO 63775. If …
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Who has ever hummed this little country tune…. “I’ve been cooped up, tied down ’bout forgotten what a field looks like full of corn and cotton If I’m gonna hit a traffic jam Well it better be a tractor man So sick and tired of this interstate system I need the curvin’, windin’, twistin’ dusty …
One Sunday afternoon, my group wanted to get outside and soak up the sun. It was one of those glorious winter’s days when the sun was shining and makes you think spring is on the way! We decided we wanted to go the backroads from our house to Tower Rock. So we piled in our …
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“He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter.” -John Burroughs Meet our Guest Blogger, Amber Odom: Hey everyone! I am an elementary teacher by day and a nature lover at heart. I love exploring new places in southeast Missouri, meeting new people, …
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