The stories of Scott County, MO
8 narrated audio stories from across Scott County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
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The River That Built and Unbuilt the Bottomlands
Along Scott County’s edge, the Mississippi shaped land, work, and worry.
Thebes Gap
Where the Mississippi Finds the Door
A river, a ridge, and the narrow passage people learned to use.
St. Denis Catholic Church
More Than a Sunday Address
How St. Denis became a community landmark in Benton.
Sikeston Depot
Where Sikeston Learned to Arrive
How the railroad gave Sikeston its first shape and public face.
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The Man Who Gave Missouri a Voice
Why Scott County carries the name of Missouri’s first voice in Congress.
St. Denis Catholic Church
Where Benton’s Catholic Story Runs Deep
An old parish ties Benton to southeast Missouri’s earliest Catholic settlers.
Sikeston Depot Museum & Gallery
Where the Tracks Made Sikeston
A former depot explains how rail service built a commercial center.
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When Missouri Became a State, Scott County Took Shape
A river county born with Missouri, carved from older frontier ground.
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