National Register of Historic Places listings in Clark County, Missouri facts for kids
Clark County, Missouri, is home to several special places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This important list includes buildings, sites, and objects across the United States that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, or culture.
These places are officially recognized by the government because they help us understand the past. They tell stories about how people lived, worked, and built things long ago. In Clark County, there are 5 properties and districts on this special list.
Exploring Clark County's Historic Places
Clark County has a rich history, and some of its most important sites are protected. These places help us remember the past and learn about the people who came before us. Each one has a unique story to tell.
Boulware Mound Group Archeological Site
This site is a very old place where scientists study human history. It is located near Canton, by a roadside park. Archeological sites like this often contain ancient mounds or remains from early human settlements. These mounds were built by people long ago and can teach us about their lives and cultures. The Boulware Mound Group was added to the National Register in 1970.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 1 | Boulware Mound Group Archeological Site
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(#70000328)
| class="adr" | By the U.S. Route 61 roadside park 10 miles (16 km) north of Canton
40°15′55″N 91°33′06″W / 40.265278°N 91.551667°W
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Clark County Courthouse
The Clark County Courthouse was an important building in Kahoka. Courthouses are places where legal matters are handled and local government decisions are made. This building served the community for many years. It was added to the National Register in 1983. Sadly, the original building was removed after a vote in 2010.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 2 | Clark County Courthouse
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(#83000976)
| class="adr" | 101 E. Court St.
40°25′30″N 91°43′48″W / 40.425°N 91.73°W
| class="note" | Demolished following a 2010 vote.
Col. Hiram M. Hiller House
This historic house in Kahoka once belonged to Colonel Hiram M. Hiller. Old homes like this often show us how people lived in the past. They can also tell us about important figures in local history. The Col. Hiram M. Hiller House was recognized for its historical value in 1986.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 3 | Col. Hiram M. Hiller House |
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(#86001927)
| class="adr" | 520 N. Washington
40°25′30″N 91°43′20″W / 40.425°N 91.722222°W
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Montgomery Opera House
The Montgomery Opera House is another historic building in Kahoka. Opera houses were once popular places for entertainment. People would gather there to watch plays, musical performances, and other shows. This building reminds us of the cultural life of the community in earlier times. It became a historic listing in 1988.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 4 | Montgomery Opera House
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(#88002018)
| class="adr" | 201-209 W. Commercial St.
40°24′44″N 91°43′20″W / 40.412222°N 91.722222°W
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Sickles Tavern
Sickles Tavern is located northwest of Wayland. A tavern was a type of inn or public house in earlier times. Travelers would stop there to rest, eat, and sometimes stay overnight. Taverns were important gathering places in communities. This historic tavern was added to the National Register in 1979.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 5 | Sickles Tavern
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(#79001357)
| class="adr" | Northwest of Wayland on Route B
40°26′26″N 91°36′14″W / 40.440556°N 91.603889°W
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