Poplar Bluff in Butler County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Historic Brick Streets

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010

1. Historic Brick Streets Marker

Inscription. In 1913 the city completed 3-⅓ miles of brick streets along Main & Vine at the cost of $86,645 following specifications established for brick streets in New York City. These historic streets have served the city for nearly a century.

Erected by Poplar Bluff Historical Commission, presented by Poplar Bluff Rotary Club.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 36° 45.47′ N, 90° 23.541′ W. Marker is in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, in Butler County. It is on North Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Located next to the Poplar Bluff Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Poplar Bluff MO 63901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri Bootheel.

It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor

and in the Corn Belt.

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 6 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Presbyterian Church USA (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Billie Gene Kanell (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Poplar Bluff (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Poplar Bluff (about 600 feet away); Poplar Bluff Historic Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Original Town Poplar Bluff (approx. 0.4 miles away).

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Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010

2. Historic Brick Streets Marker

Brick Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010

3. Brick Main Street

Brick Street and Public Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010

4. Brick Street and Public Library

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,964 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.