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4 unusual facts about New Madrid


Army of the Mississippi

When General Pope began to move against New Madrid, MO, the army was expanded with units from neighboring military districts.

New Madrid

New Madrid Seismic Zone, a major seismic zone in Missouri, Tennessee, and Arkansas

New Madrid County, Missouri

French Canadians landed in New Madrid County in 1781 and established the first settlement in the present county at New Madrid.

William H. Worthington

After three days at Cairo, he and his men crossed the Mississippi and marched to Benton, Missouri and from there accompanied General Pope to New Madrid.


District of Louisiana

At this time, the District was further divided into five administrative divisions: New Madrid, Cape Girardeau, Ste. Genevieve, St. Charles, and St. Louis.


see also

Kewanee

Kewanee, Missouri, an unincorporated community in New Madrid County

New Madrid County, Missouri

Like most rural areas throughout Missouri, voters in New Madrid County generally adhere to socially and culturally conservative principles but are more moderate or populist on economic issues, typical of the Dixiecrat philosophy.

Wabash Valley Seismic Zone

The concern of seismologists Douglas Wiens and Michael E. Wysession of Washington University in St. Louis, is that the New Madrid Fault may be becoming less active, while activity on the Wabash Fault could be increasing.