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Take a self-guided tour presented by the Poplar Bluff Historical Commission. In 1994 and again in 1998, the National Register of Historic Places honored the legacy of Poplar Bluff's founding citizens and those who have followed in thei r footsteps by recognizing 16 building and districts in the city. Seven sites in the city have been designated City Landmarks.

This map offers you a glimpse into the history of each historic site by taking you from downtown Poplar Bluff north over the historic brick Main Street toward some of the city's oldest schools, looping back through significant residential areas and early commerce centers.

Click the numbers on the map below to learn more.

Tour Map

NRHP denotes listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Names of homes denote original owners.

Butler County Courthouse Butler County Courthouse Brick Streets Brick Streets Poplar Bluff Public Library Poplar Bluff Public Library Margaret Harwell Art Museum Margaret Harwell Art Museum Mark Twain School Mark Twain School Wheatley School Holy Cross Episcopal Church Holy Cross Episcopal Church Wheatley School Wiliamson-Kennedy School Wiliamson-Kennedy School Thomas Moore House Thomas Moore House J. Herbert Moore House J. Herbert Moore House Alfred W. Greer House Alfred W. Greer House Original Town Marker Union Pacific Depot Union Pacific Depot Iron Mountain Staircase Iron Mountain Staircase Commercial District Commercial District Frisco Depot Frisco Depot John Archibald Phillips House John Archibald Phillips House South Sixth Street District

 

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#1 jkegley 2008-12-14 11:10
I enjoyed this tour of PBMO. I attended W-K for 7 years. 7th Grade was added because there was no room at the JrHigh for us.
Learning to drive on the brick streets was interesting. It is quite an experience for guests who have never driven/ridden on brick streets.
 

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