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Have you ever wondered about the old buildings and special places in your community? In Cooper County, Missouri, there are many historic spots that are super important! These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's like a special list kept by the United States government. It helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that tell us about American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture.

Cooper County has 44 places on this list. One of them is even a National Historic Landmark, which means it's extra special and important to the whole country! Let's explore some of these amazing places and learn about their stories.


Historic Homes and Buildings

Many of the places on the National Register in Cooper County are old homes and buildings. They show us how people lived and worked a long time ago.

Andrews-Wing House

The Andrews-Wing House is a beautiful old home located at 733 Main Street in Boonville. It was added to the National Register in 1990. This house is a great example of the architecture from its time. It helps us imagine what life was like for families living in Boonville many years ago.

ANDREWS-WING HOUSE, COOPER COUNTY, MO
The historic Andrews-Wing House in Boonville.

Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company Building

The Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company Building is another important site in Boonville, found at 301 1st Street. This building used to be a busy factory where shoes were made. It shows us how industries grew in Missouri. It was listed in 1990 and is now known as the Selwyn Place Apartments.

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The old Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company Building, now apartments.

Duke and Mary Diggs House

The Duke and Mary Diggs House is at 1217 Rural Street in Boonville. This house was added to the National Register in 1990. It's a great example of a historic home that has been preserved. It helps us understand the styles of homes built in the area.

Duke and Mary Diggs house from S 1
The Duke and Mary Diggs House.

Juliet Trigg Johnson House

The Juliet Trigg Johnson House is located at 1304 Main Street in Boonville. This house, listed in 1990, is another example of the beautiful historic homes in Cooper County. It tells a story about the people who lived there and the history of the town.

JULIET TRIGG JOHNSON HOUSE, BOONVILLE, COOPER COUNTY, MO
The Juliet Trigg Johnson House.

Josephine Trigg Pigott House

Also in Boonville, the Josephine Trigg Pigott House at 1307 Sixth Street was listed in 1990. It's part of a collection of historic homes that give Boonville its unique character. These houses help us connect with the past.

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The Josephine Trigg Pigott House.

Unique Historic Sites

Not all historic places are buildings. Some are streets, theaters, or even old train stations!

Cobblestone Street

In Boonville, you can find a special Cobblestone Street at 100 Main Street. This street, listed in 1990, is made of old cobblestones. It's a rare and interesting example of how streets were built a long time ago. Walking on it is like stepping back in time!

COBBLESTONE STREET, BOONVILLE, COOPER COUNTY, MO
The historic Cobblestone Street in Boonville.

Lyric Theater

The Lyric Theater is on the northeast corner of Main and Vine Streets in Boonville. This theater, listed in 1969, was a popular place for entertainment. It reminds us of how people enjoyed movies and shows in the past. It's a piece of Boonville's cultural history.

LYRIC THEATER, BOONVILLE, COOPER COUNTY, MO
The historic Lyric Theater.

Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Depot

The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Depot is at 320 First Street in Boonville. This old train station, listed in 1990, was once a busy hub for travel and trade. It shows the importance of railroads in connecting communities and moving goods across the country.

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The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Depot.

Historic Districts

Sometimes, a whole area or neighborhood is considered historic. These are called "historic districts." They include many buildings that together tell a bigger story.

Arrow Rock Historic District

The Arrow Rock Historic District is located in Arrow Rock State Park. This district is very special because it's a National Historic Landmark. It was listed way back in 1966. Arrow Rock is a well-preserved village that shows what life was like in the 19th century. It has many old buildings, including homes, shops, and churches. It's like a living museum!

Houston Tavern, Arrow Rock State Park, Arrow Rock (Saline County, Missouri)
A building within the Arrow Rock Historic District.

Blackwater Commercial and Residential Historic Districts

In Blackwater, there are two important historic districts: the Blackwater Commercial Historic District and the Blackwater Residential Historic District. The commercial district (listed in 2005) includes old shops and businesses on Main Street. The residential district (listed in 2009) has historic homes on Trigg, Scott, and Main Streets. Together, they show how a small town grew and developed.

New Lebanon Historic District

The New Lebanon Historic District is located near the junction of MO A and New Lebanon Loop in New Lebanon. Listed in 1998, this district includes the New Lebanon Cumberland Presbyterian Church and School (listed in 1979). These places tell the story of early religious and educational life in the area.

Archaeological Sites

Some places on the National Register are not buildings at all, but archaeological sites. These are places where scientists study old remains to learn about ancient cultures. Many of these sites have "Address Restricted" because they are very sensitive and need to be protected.

Harley Park Archeological Site

The Harley Park Archeological Site is in Boonville. It was listed in 1970. Archaeologists study sites like this to find clues about early human settlements and how people lived thousands of years ago.

Mellor Village and Mounds Archeological District

Near Lamine, you'll find the Mellor Village and Mounds Archeological District. This large area was listed in 1969 and expanded in 1974. It contains ancient village remains and mounds, which are often burial sites or ceremonial places built by Native American cultures. These sites are incredibly important for understanding the history of the first people in Missouri.

Other Notable Places

St. Matthew's Chapel A.M.E. Church

The St. Matthew's Chapel A.M.E. Church is at 309 Spruce Street in Boonville. This church, listed in 1990, is an important part of the community's history. Churches often served as centers for social life and civil rights movements.

St. Matthew Chapel AME (Boonville MO) from SE 1
St. Matthew's Chapel A.M.E. Church.

Sumner Public School

Also on Spruce Street in Boonville, the Sumner Public School at 321 Spruce Street was listed in 1990. Schools are vital to a community's history, showing how education developed over time. This building is now known as the Daniel Boone Apartments.

Daniel Boone Apartments from SE 1
The former Sumner Public School, now apartments.

Ravenswood

Ravenswood is a historic place located northwest of Bunceton on MO 5. Listed in 1975, it's an important example of a historic estate or farm. It helps us understand the agricultural history and grand homes of the region.

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Ravenswood, a historic estate.

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