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Independence Place is an event venue at 5 S Henderson Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. It is in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties County, about 55 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 5 S Henderson Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
- Phone
- (573) 334-2939
- County
- Cape Girardeau and Scott counties
- Distance
- about 55 miles from Paducah (straight line)
About Cape Girardeau
About Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau is a city in southeastern Missouri, located on the Mississippi River within Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Incorporated in 1808, it was named after Jean Baptiste de Girardot, who established a trading post there around 1733. The city became a key Mississippi River port after steamboat trade began in 1835 and was the site of the 1863 Battle of Cape Girardeau during the Civil War. Known as the City of Roses, it is recognized for historic preservation and features landmarks like the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge and the Mississippi River Tales Mural. Visitors can reach Cape Girardeau via river transportation or nearby regional airports. The city lies about 100 miles southeast of St. Louis and offers nearby attractions such as Riverfront Park and Cape Rock Park.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Accessible via river transportation and nearby regional airports
- Nearest city
- St. Louis, approximately 100 miles northwest
Around Cape Girardeau
- Mississippi River Tales Mural: A large mural covering 18,000 square feet on the downtown floodwall depicting local history.
- Riverfront Park: Park along the Mississippi River where riverboats dock and visitors can enjoy river views.
- Fort D Historic Site: One of the historic sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Confederate War Memorial: A memorial commemorating Confederate soldiers.
- Riverfront Park: Offers riverboat docking and scenic views of the Mississippi River.
- Cape Rock Park: Features the remaining rock from the original cape overlooking the river.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Independence Place located?
- Independence Place is at 5 S Henderson Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703, in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties County.
- What is there to see in Cape Girardeau?
- Places to see in Cape Girardeau include Mississippi River Tales Mural, Riverfront Park, Fort D Historic Site, Confederate War Memorial, Riverfront Park.
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