Everything New Franklin is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near New Franklin.
A remarkably preserved 19th-century village on the Missouri River bluffs that served as a key stop on the Santa Fe Trail and home to artist George Caleb Bingham.
9 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Pull over, history buffs! This unassuming brick building isn't just a theater; it’s a living testament to Boonville's vibrant past, built before the Civil War even began. It's hosted countless performances and community…
This 1830 home was the centerpiece of a forced-labor farm. Alfred William Morrison arrived in Missouri from Kentucky in 1822 and soon began acquiring vast tracts of land here in Howard County. By 1830, enslaved people…
Imagine a time when salt was more valuable than gold. That's what drew the Boone brothers, sons of Daniel Boone, to this very spot. In the early 1800s, Nathan and Daniel Morgan Boone recognized the potential of the…
Ever wonder what it was like when the Missouri River was the highway for discovery? Right here in Rocheport, where the Moniteau Creek meets the mighty Missouri, history was made! Back in 1804, just a year after the…
Ever wonder what a bustling 19th-century river town looked like? Arrow Rock might be the closest you'll get. Founded in 1829, Arrow Rock quickly became a vital port on the Missouri River. Its location made it a key…
Imagine Santa Fe-bound trading caravans crossing the Missouri River at this very spot in the 1820s. This isn't just a riverbank; it's where fortunes were made and adventures began. By 1821, as the Santa Fe Trail…
Ever wondered where the Santa Fe Trail truly began its epic journey? You're driving right into its heart! This bluff overlooking the Missouri River was the starting gun for countless adventurers heading west. Before the…
A remarkably preserved 19th-century village on the Missouri River bluffs that served as a key stop on the Santa Fe Trail and home to artist George Caleb Bingham.
This church, built in 1865, stands as a testament to the African Methodist Episcopal community's resilience in the face of immense change. Look closely at the brickwork of Campbell Chapel, a simple building with a…