Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
1804
The Louisiana Purchase
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2012
1. 1804 Marker
Inscription.
1804. The Louisiana Purchase. In 1803 the Mississippi River Valley was an important area in international diplomacy and intrigue. Napoleon's brothers, Lucien and Joseph, sought to dissuade him from selling the entire Louisiana Territory to the newly established United States. Napoleon, in his bath, reportedly stood up and declared, "I renounce Louisiana," He then sat down, splashing soapy water and causing the servant to faint in Lucien's arms. In 1803 at New Orleans, the French colors were lowered and the U.S. flag raised. A French soldier shed a tear. In March 1804 Upper Louisiana was officially transferred to the United States in St. Louis., Panel Sponsors: , Harry and Fran Rediger
In 1803 the Mississippi River Valley was an important area in international diplomacy and intrigue. Napoleon's brothers, Lucien and Joseph, sought to dissuade him from selling the entire Louisiana Territory to the newly established United States. Napoleon, in his bath, reportedly stood up and declared, "I renounce Louisiana," He then sat down, splashing soapy water and causing the servant to faint in Lucien's arms. In 1803 at New Orleans, the French colors were lowered and the U.S. flag raised. A French soldier shed a tear. In March 1804 Upper Louisiana was officially transferred to the United States in St. Louis.
Panel Sponsors:
Harry and Fran Rediger
Erected by Mississippi River Tales, River Heritage Mural Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 37° 18.328′ N, 89° 31.055′ W. Marker is in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in Cape Girardeau County. Marker is on North Water Street south of Broadway Street, on the left when traveling south. 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. 1821 (a few steps from this marker); 1803
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(a few steps from this marker); 1838 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1793 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1861 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1863 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pook's Turtles (within shouting distance of this marker); "Red Rover, Red Rover" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape Girardeau.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2017, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2017, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
