Southeast
Missouri
Research
- One of the most neglected
areas in Missouri research, Southeast Missouri has a rich history. Located
along the Mississippi River, the area was settled in the 1700's by...
- Rural Schools of Mississippi County: I am currently
researching the rural schools of Mississippi County for future publication.
County school records date back to 1847 and newspaper accounts begin in
1859. I am in need of photographs of the many rural schools as well as
biographies of teachers, lists of school directors, and activities of the
schools. If you have information to share, including district records,
please write or email me.
- The Little River Drainage District: In 1907
a group of progressive men realized draining of the swamplands of Southeast
Missouri would result in reclamation of thousands of acres of prime agricultural
land. Comprised of 540,000 acres in seven Missouri counties, the district
is the largest in the United States. Over 1.2 million acres of land benefit
from the 958 miles of ditches and 305 miles of levees. Information concerning
the construction and maintenance of the district is sought. Biographies
of the men and women who worked for the district is also needed. Photographs
of George S. Hanford, Burl Underwood, W.A. O'Brien, and L.L. Hidinger are
needed for the district's extensive collection. Please contact the owner
of this website if you have information or photographs to share.
- For information on the district, contact the Little River Drainage
District, PO Box 159, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701; telephone (573)335-3439.
E-mail at lrdd@clas.net.
- Harviell, MO history: Paula Young is writing
a history of the small Butler County community of Harveil. Anyone who
has photographs or information to share may contact Paula at pyoung@ldd.net.
- New Madrid County Peonage Case: The United
States Constitution guarantees individuals the right to be free of imprisonment
or bondage except for punishment of a crime. In 1906 a group of Southeast
Missouri men were arrested by federal authorities and charged with peonage.
Forty-four counts were brought against the men. I need biographical information
on Charles M. Smith, Sr., James Smith, W. Rex Smith, and Charles M. Smith
Jr., all of Sikeston, MO.
- Pat Kelly: Kelly was a 19th century hunter
and trapper who lived on Big Lake north of Charleston. Quite a colorful
figure, Kelly was noted throughout the state for his outdoor abilities
and was sought as a guide by wealthy businessmen of St. Louis and the East.
He died in 1883 during an encounter with a man by the name of Webb. I
would like to correspond with others who have information on hunting, trapping,
and fishing in the Bootheel or on Kelly.
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