New Madrid is located at one of the widest points of the Mississippi River. In 1811, the town was hit by one of the strongest earthquakes to hit North America - it reshaped the terrain.
The Hunter-Dawson house is a two-story, 15-room frame structure with Georgian, Greek Revival and Italianate influences. The majority of furnishings for the house were purchased from the Cincinnati firm of Mitchell and Rammelsberg. It is believed that the furniture is the largest collection of an original Mitchell and Rammelsberg setting.
Hours:
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian
The New Madrid Historical Museum flies the five flags that are known to have flown over the area since 1783 - these include Spain (1783), France (1803), United States (1804), Missouri (1821) and the Confederacy (1861). It is located in a former saloon with Native American artifacts, displays of the 1811-1812 earthquakes and pre-Columbian displays.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
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