Historic Map - Columbia, MO - 1869
Description
Bird's eye view of the city of Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri 1869. Drawn by A. Ruger.
Reproduction map of the community known as Columbia, MO, drawn by Albert Ruger. Columbia lies among small tributary valleys of the Missouri River. This college town, the county seat of Boone County was originally settled by Mississippian mound-builders before settlers moved in and established Smithton, which was swiftly re-named Columbia, a poetic name for the United States. The founding in 1839 of the University of Missouri instilled growth and, as the map shows, is clearly the showcase of town.
The map features clearly labeled street names with lively scenes of railroad, carriage and pedestrian traffic.
Complete reference list below.
Features numbered references to the following locations:
- State University
- Normal School
- Christian College
- Baptist College
- Courthouse
- Railroad Depot
- Statesman Office
- Christian Church
- Baptist Church
- Methodist Church
- Presbyterian Church
- Colored Methodist Church
- Cemetary
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