National Register of Historic Places listings in Pike County, Missouri facts for kids

Location of Pike County in Missouri

Have you ever wondered about the oldest and most important buildings or places in your area? In Pike County, Missouri, there are many special spots that are officially recognized for their history! These places are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places. It's like a special list kept by the United States government.

When a building or area is on this list, it means it's really important to the history of the country, state, or local community. It helps protect these places so future generations can learn from them. In Pike County, there are 21 different places on this list. One of them is even more special and is called a National Historic Landmark. That means it's super important to the history of the entire United States!

Historic Places in Pike County

Pike County is full of history, and many of its buildings and areas tell stories from the past. Let's explore some of these amazing places!

Clarksville's Historic Treasures

The city of Clarksville has several places listed on the National Register.

Lock and Dam No. 24 Historic District

This historic district is located on North First Street in Clarksville. It includes the old lock and dam system on the river. Locks and dams are important structures that help boats travel safely on rivers and control water levels. This one was added to the list in 2004.

Clarksville Historic District

This large area in Clarksville, roughly bounded by Lewis, Front, Virginia, and 3rd Streets, is a historic district. This means many buildings within this area are important together, showing how the town used to look and function. It became historic in 1991.

Clifford-Wyrick House

You can find this old house at 105 South 2nd Street in Clarksville. It was added to the list in 1984.

Northern Methodist Episcopal Church of Clarksville

This church, located at 309 Smith Street, is another historic building in Clarksville. It was recognized in 1991.

Turner-Pharr House

The Turner-Pharr House is at 101 North Fourth Street in Clarksville. It was added to the National Register in 1991.

Louisiana's Landmark Buildings

The city of Louisiana has the most historic places in Pike County.

Charles Bacon House

This house, built at 819 Kentucky Street, was added to the list in 1990.

Capt. George and Attella Barnard House

Located at 2009/2109 Georgia Street, this house belonged to Captain George and Attella Barnard. It became a historic place in 2000.

Bethel Chapel AME Church

This church is found at the junction of 6th and Tennessee Streets. It's a significant historic church that was listed in 1995.

City Market

The City Market building at 125 South Main Street was once a busy place for buying and selling goods. It was added to the list in 2005.

Georgia Street Historic District

This district covers a part of Georgia Street between Main and Seventh Streets. It's a collection of historic buildings that show the character of Louisiana. It was recognized in 1987.

Goodman-Stark House

The Goodman-Stark House is at 601 North Third Street. It became a historic place in 1994.

Louisiana Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot

This old train station, located at 801 South Third Street, was an important hub for travel and trade. It was added to the list in 2006.

Louisiana Public Library

The library building at 121 North 3rd Street is also historic. It was listed in 1996.

Luce-Dyer House

You can find the Luce-Dyer House at 220 North 3rd Street. It was added to the National Register in 1982.

North Third Street Historic District

Another historic district in Louisiana, this area is roughly bounded by Georgia, Noyes, North Third, and North Water Streets. It was listed in 2005.

Pike County Hospital

The old Pike County Hospital building at 2407 West Georgia Street is also on the historic list. It was added in 2006.

Gov. Lloyd Crow Stark House and Carriage House

This important home at 1401 Georgia Street belonged to Governor Lloyd Crow Stark. It's so significant that it was listed in 1987.

Historic Sites in Other Pike County Towns

Pike County has historic places beyond Clarksville and Louisiana too!

James Beauchamp Clark House

This house in Bowling Green, at 204 East Champ Clark Drive, is a very special place. It's not just on the National Register; it's a National Historic Landmark. This means it's one of the most important historic sites in the entire country! James Beauchamp Clark was a very important politician. This house was recognized in 1976.

Griffith-McCune Farmstead Historic District

Near Eolia, this farmstead historic district is located on Missouri WW east of its junction with Missouri D. It was added to the list in 1992.

Meloan, Cummins & Co., General Store

In Paynesville, at the junction of Middle and Water Streets, you'll find this old general store. General stores used to sell everything a community needed! It was listed in 1993.

St. John's Episcopal Church

This church is located near Eolia, about 0.25 miles north of Eolia on County Road D, then 0.25 miles east on County Road H. It's a very old church, listed in 1970.

Images for kids

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  The Charles Bacon House in Louisiana, Missouri.

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  The Capt. George and Attella Barnard House.

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  Bethel Chapel AME Church.

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  The City Market building.

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  A building in the Clarksville Historic District.

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  The Clifford-Wyrick House.

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  A building in the Georgia Street Historic District.

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  The Goodman-Stark House.

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  The old Louisiana Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot.

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  The Louisiana Public Library.

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  The Luce-Dyer House.

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  The Meloan, Cummins & Co. General Store.

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  A building in the North Third Street Historic District.

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  The former Pike County Hospital.

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  The Gov. Lloyd Crow Stark House.

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  The Turner-Pharr House.