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Bollinger Mill
State Historic Site
Mill & Covered Bridge
A visit to Bollinger Mill State Historic Site provides a pleasant glimpse
into a bygone era. This 19th century gristmill processed grain for area
farmers until the mid-1940's. Guided tours of the four-story mill feature a
demonstration of water-powered cornmeal grinding on the original burrstones.
Today's mill is the third one built on this site. George Frederick
Bollinger, who came to this area in 1797 from North Carolina, built the
first two. He received a 640-acre land grant from Louis Lorimier, the
Commandant at Cape Girardeau. In return for the land, Bollinger agreed to
develop the land and to bring more settlers in from the East. He returned
to North Carolina in 1800 and brought 20 families, including six of his
brothers and their families, back to settle along the banks of the
Whitewater River.
Burfordville Covered Bridge, built by Joseph Lansmon, was started in 1858.
This is the oldest covered bridge remaining in Missouri. |
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Lorimier Cemetery
Located at 500 N. Fountain, Old Lorimier Cemetery was established in 1808 as a public burial ground and given to the City by community founder, Louis Lorimier. George Lewis, cousin to George Washington, is buried here, along with numerous community leaders, including Louis Lorimier, Louis Houck, and Louis Cheney. |
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Old St. Vincent's Church
Built in 1853, this church is a beautiful example of 15th century, Italian Renaissance Architecture. The church is predominately built in Gothic style with some Roman influence, and features unusual medieval-design plaster masks portraying characters from the "Miracle and Mystery Plays." The architecture is rare. Very few churches of this style exist in America. On the National Register of Historic Places, the Church is designated as a "Chapel of Ease." Church is open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sundays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
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Red House Interpretive Center
A project of the Cape Girardeau Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission, the Red House Interpretive Center commemorates the life of community founder Louis Lorimier and the visit of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to Cape Girardeau on November 23, 1803. Lorimier welcomed Meriwether Lewis to his home, the Red House. Today, the Red House Interpretive Center houses an early 1800's exhibit that reflects the lives of the early settlers of the Old Cape Girardeau District. In addition, a recreation of Lorimier's Trading Post displays authentic items that would have been sold during the period. Center is open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sundays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
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 Missouri's State Flag
The Missouri State Flag was designed and created in Cape Girardeau by Marie
Watkins Oliver in 1908. Mrs. Watkins' home, the Oliver-Leming House, now a
private residence, has been established as a historical landmark and is on
the National Register of Historic Places. |
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Kage House
Located at 120 Broadway, this home is reminiscent of eighteenth-century New Orleans architecture, and was built sometime before 1883. Louis Lorimier deeded the lot that the house sits on to his daughter in 1807. Currently a priviate residence. |
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Glenn House
In 1883, Edwin Branch Deane designed the Glenn House for his daughter, Lulu Deane, and her husband, David A. Glenn. Mr. Glenn, a Cape Girardeau merchant and banker, occupied the home with his family until 1915. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this wonderful house features restored rooms depicting life around 1900, reflecting an earlier Cape Girardeau society. The house is open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sundays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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