Arrow Rock in Saline County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
George Caleb Bingham Home
George Caleb Bingham Home
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Erected 1966 by U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 39° 4.263′ N, 92° 56.585′ W. Marker is in Arrow Rock, Missouri, in Saline County. It is on High Street east of 1st Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 High St, Arrow Rock MO 65320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor. 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 marker: Arrow Rock and the River (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lewis and Clark Expedition Across Missouri (within shouting distance of this marker); Sappington Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Godsey's Diggings (within shouting distance of this marker); Arrow Rock (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arrow Rock River Landing: Developing a Town and a Country (about 600 feet away); Calaboose (about 600 feet away); J. Huston Tavern (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arrow Rock.
Also see . . . George Caleb Bingham House on Wikipedia. Bingham, who was a famous 19th century artist, lived in the house from 1837 to 1845. Also added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966 (#66000423). (Submitted on May 15, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.

