Arrow Rock in Saline County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Santa Fe National Historic Trail

1821

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 15, 2024

1. The Santa Fe National Historic Trail Marker

Inscription. When William Becknell's pioneer trading expedition crossed the Missouri River at the Arrow Rock Ferry on September 1, 1821, the site emerged as the gateway for western travel and commerce on what's known as the Santa Fe National Historic Trail.

On May 23, 1829 residents in the area met at the Arrow Rock Ferry for the purpose of organizing a town that could outfit and supply the thousands of wagons crossing there. First called New Philadelphia, then Arrow Rock, the county court ordered a road built to the new village that became an early epicenter of commerce and exists today as a witness to America's great westward movement.

The Arrow Rock Ferry site is located at the north end of Second Street.

National Register of Historic Places

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Santa Fe Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1829.

Location. 39° 4.202′ N, 92° 56.748′ W. Marker is in Arrow Rock, Missouri, in Saline County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 Main St, Arrow Rock MO 65320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker. Arrow Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. John Burruss' Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Aderton House (within shouting distance of this marker); J. Huston Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Arrow Rock (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Calaboose (about 600 feet away); Sappington Memorial Building (about 700 feet away); Godsey's Diggings (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arrow Rock.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 15, 2024

2. The Santa Fe National Historic Trail Marker

Marker is to the left of the building

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 82 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.