Chariton Township in Glasgow in Howard County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Minnie
Site of the Old Ferry Landing
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 16, 2021
1. The Minnie Marker
The first gasoline powered boat ever built was owned and operated by Louis Friemonth from 1897-1904. Built by Moehle Bro. of Arrow Rock. The Minnie sank near this location
The Old Ferry Landing
1837-1926
Dedicated to Elmer W. Friemonth
1912-1975
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Believe It or Not series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 39° 13.582′ N, 92° 50.866′ W. Marker is in Glasgow, Missouri, in Howard County. It is in Chariton Township. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and Market Street, on the right when traveling south on Water Street. Marker is located on the Missouri River Overlook platform. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glasgow MO 65254, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Worlds First Large All-Steel Bridge (here, next to this marker); Glasgow War Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Lewis & Clark Expedition Across Missouri (a few steps from this marker); History of Glasgow (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Mary's Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lewis Library
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 16, 2021
2. The Minnie Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
