New Haven in Franklin County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Historic New Haven
Originally a wood yard and steamboat stop along the Missouri River called Miller's Landing, the City of New Haven was first platted in 1856. Today, New Haven is home to over 2,000 residents, an award-winning school, artist community, and thriving business district.
Anna Bell Chapel
Built in 1893 this African Methodist Episcopal Church on the National Register of Historic Places still overlooks the the Missouri River.
Walt Theatre
Built in the 1910's this fully restored Art Deco movie theatre shows current movies on the weekends.
Old Grade School
Though public education in New Haven began in 1872 this building was established almost a decade later and then served as the town's public school for over 100 years.
Central Hotel
Built in 1879 this fully restored hotel feature five luxury guest rooms.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, and the Art Deco series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 38° 36.883′ N, 91° 12.782′ W. Marker has
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Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor and in Greater St. Louis. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Private John Colter (a few steps from this marker); From the Mountains to Missouri (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Private John Colter (a few steps from this marker); Colter's Escape from the Blackfeet (a few steps from this marker); The Lewis and Clark Expedition (a few steps from this marker); New Haven (within shouting distance of this marker); The Iron Horse Arrives (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Private John Colter (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.
More about this marker. The glass on the marker has been damaged.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 659 times since then and 29 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
