Military Memorial

Names of all veterans, living or dead, of any branch and any war from Civil War to present from the community of Advance. Updated twice a year.

Ash & Sturdivant Streets
GPS: N37.10448 W89.91056
Phone: 573-722-3156
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

An original 1918 architectural design. Has all original stained glass windows.

Corner of Highway 91 and Whitwell Street
GPS: N37.10567 W89.908985
Phone: 573-722-3156
Hours: By appointment or normal church hours.
Admission: Donations for inside tours.

92 Acres for nature watching and hunting. Boat launching ramp giving access to Castor River. Parking lot and restrooms.

CR 223
GPS: N36.96115 W89.93260
Phone: 573-624-5821
Hours: As determined by MO Conservation Department
Admission: None

One of two old turn-of-the-century iron bridges left in Stoddard County. Crosses Castor River.
No longer in use.

CR 512
GPS: N36.92795 W89.82643
Phone: 573-624-5959
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

Three murals painted on buildings pertaining to Bernie history.

Intersection of Highway 25 and Highway U
GPS: N36.66950 W89.96892
Phone: 573-293-5318
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

Built in1833 at Cline's Island. Two original log cabins, moved piece by piece to park in 1973.

Bloomfield City Park
GPS: N36.87761 W89.93124
Phone: 573-568-3464
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

Christian Church

Original 1890s building with stained glass windows. 
No longer in use and waiting to be restored.

100 East Missouri Street
GPS: N36.88600 W89.92828
Phone: 573-568-3464
Hours: Inside tours by appointment only
Admission: Donation Free Outside

150 markers of soldiers who died during the Civil War.  Each marker includes a brief account of where, when, and how that soldier died.

Bloomfield City Cemetery
GPS: N36.87924 W89.92056
Phone: 573-624-5447
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

Website

Built in 1867, one of the oldest courthouses still in use. Listed on National Register of Historic Sites.

403 South Prairie Street
GPS: N36.88459 W89.92917
Phone: 573-568-4640
Hours: Various office hours
Outside Anytime
Admission: None

1,878 acres of woods and water open to nature watching, hunting, fishing.

CR 237
GPS: N36.951250 W89.99900
Phone: 573-624-5821
Hours: As determined by MO Conservation Department
Admission: None

Large marker that tells the history of Stoddard County.

Click here to read the text.

Bloomfield City Park
GPS: N36.87666 W89.93120
Phone: 573-568-3464
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

Built in 1843-1845, this is the oldest home in Stoddard County.
Plans to restore and be open for tours.

306 Cape Road
GPS: N36.88916 W89.92592
Phone: 573-568-3464
Hours: Call for appointment tour and outside anytime
Admission: None

Various locations.

Click here to see the murals.

Intersection of Prairie Street and Highway J
GPS: N36.88600 W89.92930
Phone: 573-568-2793
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

One of two old turn-of-the-century iron bridges left in Stoddard County.
No longer in use.

CR 535
GPS: N36.948350 W89.87520
Phone: 573-568-4400
Hours: Appointment only
Admission: None

Displays the first issue of Stars & Stripes newspaper, published in 1861, and military items from Civil War to present time.

17377 Stars & Stripes Way - Highway 25 South
GPS: N36.86608 W89.93084
Phone: 573-568-2055
Hours: Mon Weds Thurs Fri 10:00a.m.- 4:00p.m.
Saturday 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Sunday 1:00-4:00p.m.
Closed on Tuesday
Admission: Donation

Free burial plots for any veteran in good standing from any state of United States. Also includes full military burial services and headstone.

17357 Stars & Stripes Way - Highway 25 South
GPS: N36.86268 W89.93494
Phone: 573-568-3871
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

A listing of all Stoddard County residents who have been killed in action since World War I to present time.

403 South Prairie Street
GPS: N36.88449 W89.92917
Phone: 573-568-4640
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

11 acres of lake for fishing and nature watching, maintained by Missouri Department of Conservation. 

One Mile Road and West Market Street
GPS: N36.79625 W89.96703
Phone: 573-624-5959
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

Murals of Dexter's oldest homes, built from 1890 to 1910, that are still occupied. 

23 West Stoddard Street
GPS: N36.79295 W89.95909
Phone: 573-624-7458
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

Evans family made pottery at this location from 1850-1960.  In 1930's, part of family moved to Nevada and California and made Desert Sands Pottery. Since E-Bay, Evans pottery has become famous world wide.

Highway 25 (Two miles north of Dexter)
GPS: N36.83375 W89.94153
Phone: 573-624-5959
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

Active spring from early settlers to present time for fresh water.  There is a historical Civil War marker located there.

Click here to read the text.

CR 632
GPS: N36.75990 W89.97358
Phone: None
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

East Main Street
GPS: N36.79414 W89.95730
Phone: 573-624-7458
Hours: Anytime Exterior Interior - Call for appointment
Admission: None

The Dexter Welcome Center Depot/Museum was built in 1918 and was restored through a joint effort of the City of Dexter, the Chamber of Commerce and the Heritage Museum.  The Museum portion is dedicated to preserving the history of Dexter through displays of photos, journals, clothing and artifacts of the people, organizations, churches and businesses of the past.  Dexter was founded in 1873 by the railroad.  The town was laid out by the railroad and lots were sold on July 4, 1873, thus, the railroad has played a very important part in our history.  One notable collection on display is "Evans Pottery", a unique pottery made from native clay by an artisan also native tothe area. "Dexter - A Pictorial History", a hardbound book depicting all aspects of Dexter's history through text and photos, can be purchased at the Welcome Center for $15.  Also available are brochures and maps of the community and the area.

10 South West Main
GPS: N36.79422 W89.95860
Phone: 573-614-5131

Hours: Mon., Tue., Thur., Fri. - 9 AM - 3 PM  Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM

Admission: None

Originally built in 1870, it has been moved to its own park and restored with shed and farm machinery.

307 Cooper Street
GPS: N36.79745 W89.96621
Phone: 573-624-7458
Hours: Anytime Tour by appointment
Admission: None

771 acres of forest area, hunting, and nature watching.

CR 527
GPS: N36.84984 W89.90677
Phone: 573-624-5821
Hours: As determined by MO Conservation department
Admission: None

Names of veterans from World War I to present who gave their lives from Dexter, MO community.

402 West Grant Street
GPS: N36.78948 W89.96413
Phone: 573-624-5959
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

4,866 acres of hunting, nature watching, fishing and only one of a kind slough left.

Highway ZZ and CR 675
GPS: N36.72057 W90.11356
Phone: 573-624-5821
Hours: As determined by MO Conservation department
Admission: None

Only one naturally occurring in State since 1938.

CR 717 and Corner of Charlotte Street
GPS: N36.81690 W89.92986
Phone: None
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

Largest post oak tree in State in terms of girth, height, and spread.

410 Chautauqua Street
GPS: N36.792672 W89.96425
Phone: None
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

Old Highway 60
GPS: N36.79074 W90.10635
Phone: 573-624-5821
Hours: As determined by MO Conservation Department
Admission: None

6,234 acres of nature watching, hunting, fishing.  Joins Mingo Wildlife Area.

Highway 51
GPS: N37.04575 W90.07388
Phone: 573-624-5821
Hours: As determined by MO Conservation department
Admission: None

Indian Hills Winery

First Winery in Stoddard County--wine tasting, lunches & dinners, or bring your own picnic basket & enjoy country air & view.

9625 County Rd 250

GPS:  N36.99490  W90.0613

Phone:  573-222-3709 or 573-718-4913

Hours:  Fri. 3:00 - 7:00 pm

Sat. & Sun. 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Admission:  none

www.indianhillswinery.com

All original log construction.  On National Historical register.  Still in use as a library.

Hickman Street
GPS: N36.95060 W90.15709
Phone: 573-222-3855
Hours: Various inside hours
Admission: None

21.676 acres of refuge hunting and fishing or nature watching.  8,000 acres is not accessible to public. 243 acres of forest area, nature watching, and hunting.

Highway 51
GPS: N36.96940 W90.15153
Phone:573-624-5821
Hours: As determined by MO Conservation Department
Admission: None

Murals of different events in history of Puxico in different spots of downtown Puxico.

Click here to see the murals.

Various sites
GPS: N36.94990 W90.15895
Phone: 573-222-3855
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None

Original railroad depot is the old Frisco Railroad Depot which was built in 1902.

Corner of Highway 51 and East Click Avenue
GPS: N36-948300 W90.16040
Phone: 573-222-6951
Hours: Thurs.-Sat.  1 - 5 PM

Other Hours by special appointment
Admission: None

Late 1800's railroad bridge that was a railroad until mid 1960's and then "right of way" was changed to a county road and is still in use.  Last overhead bridge in Stoddard County.

CR 499
GPS: N36.87124 W90.25410
Phone: None
Hours: Anytime
Admission: None