Arrow Rock in Saline County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Santa Fe Trail
National Historic Trail
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 12, 2026
1. The Santa Fe Trail Marker
The Santa Fe Trail
1821-1880
"A Highway Between Nations"
Sen. Thomas Hart Benton, 1825
Marked by the Missouri River
Outfitters Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail
Association
Erected by Missouri River Outfitters Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Santa Fe Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 39° 4.202′ N, 92° 56.748′ W. Marker is in Arrow Rock, Missouri, in Saline County. It 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: 310 Main Street, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Santa Fe National Historic Trail (here, next to this marker); Arrow Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. John Burruss' Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Aderton House (within shouting distance of this marker); J. Huston Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony O’Sullivan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Arrow Rock (about 300 feet away); Calaboose (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arrow Rock.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Aderton House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 12, 2026
2. The Santa Fe Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
