Cuba in Crawford County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The River

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, August 13, 2012

1. The River Marker

Inscription. Viva Cuba's vintage river mural, The River depicts the use of the river as a source of recreation, beauty and transportation. Since Missouri is a from of the Indian word Missou-ly meaning canoe. It is an appropriate subject for the ninth mural. During the 20s-40s many river resorts flourished along the rivers. The rivers were also used to transport logs to market. The mural sponsored by the Bass family of Steelville, reflects their heritage as members of Meramec, Courtois and Huzzah River families who made their living along the rivers and enjoyed the river's recreation.

October 2004
Gold Sponsors,
The Bass Family in memory of Robert F. Bass Sr.

Erected 2004 by Plaque donated by Peoples Bank. (Marker Number 9.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is October 2004.

Location. 38° 3.8′ N, 91° 24.265′ W. Marker is in Cuba, Missouri, in Crawford County. It is at the intersection of West Spencer Street and North Madison Street, on the right when traveling east on West Spencer Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cuba MO 65453, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Missouri. It is also in the American Ozarks,

in the 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St Louis, Salem & Little Rock Railroad (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Amelia (within shouting distance of this marker); History at the 4-Way (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Manson Munro House (about 500 feet away); Cuba's Gold Star Boys aboard the Blue Bonnet Frisco Train (about 600 feet away); Mayor Al West (about 700 feet away); Peoples Bank (about 800 feet away); A Day in the Cooperage (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuba.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, August 13, 2012

2. The River Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 552 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.