Cape Girardeau

The Whitewater River creeps up to the backside of the Bollinger Mill at Bollinger Mill State Park .

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Quick Facts

Location:

Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Significance:

Thousand of Cherokee from several detachments passed through Cape Girardeau on their way west. Explore the city and its rich history.

Designation:

Historic site on the Trail of Tears NHT.

MANAGED BY:

City of Cape Girardeau

Amenities

1 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

Thousand of Cherokee from several detachments passed through Cape Girardeau on their way west. Explore the city and its rich history.

Site Information

Location (Cape Girardeau, Illinois.)

Safety Considerations

More Site Information 

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

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