Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
1875
River Commerce
By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2012
1. 1875 River Commerce Marker
Before the coming of the railroad, the Mississippi River was the commercial lifeline of Cape Girardeau. The arrival of the packet boats, loaded with goods for local and regional residents, was an exciting event in the community. To the
left of the gang plank is the prominent merchant, George Thilenius, observing the crew of roustabouts as they unload the ship's cargo.Panel Sponsors:
Jack and Jill Rickard
Erected by Mississippi River Tales, River Heritage Mural Association.
Location. 37° 18.292′ N, 89° 31.061′ W. Marker is in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in Cape Girardeau County. Marker is at the intersection of North Water Street and Themis Street, on the left when traveling south on North Water Street. Marker is located along the Mississippi River Tales Mural covering the downtown floodwall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cape Girardeau MO 63701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1870 (a few steps from this marker); The Mississippi River (a few steps from this marker); 1880 (within shouting
By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2012
2. 1875 River Commerce Marker
Also see . . . Mississippi River Tales Mural. Wikipedia (Submitted on August 31, 2017.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2017. This page originally submitted on August 30, 2017, by Sandra Hughes of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2017, by Sandra Hughes of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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