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

Bingham Farmstead 1828

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 14, 2024

1. Bingham Farmstead 1828 Marker

Inscription. John Bingham acquired this parcel of land from the United States government in 1828. The uncle of Missouri painter George Caleb Bingham was a co-founder of Arrow Rock. The existing house and barn date to 1870. The remaining 10 acres is the last of the original parcel that was given to the Historic Village of Arrow Rock. The famous gunmaker John Sites also owned the property in the late 1800's and the historic barn was used in the making of the movie Tom Sawyer.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 39° 4.208′ N, 92° 57.17′ W. Marker is in Arrow Rock, Missouri, in Saline County. Marker is on Missouri Route 41 north of Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in front of the house, which is private property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39070 MO-41, Nelson MO 65347, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Santa Fe Trail (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. William Price House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Aderton House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Lawless House / The Restoration of the Lawless House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Santa Fe National Historic Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away);

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Arrow Rock (approx. 0.4 miles away); Capt. John Burruss' Bell (approx. 0.4 miles away); J. Huston Tavern (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arrow Rock.

Additional keywords. movie filming locations

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 14, 2024

2. Bingham Farmstead 1828 Marker

Marker is in front of the house, which is private property

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 91 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.