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- In 1898, Gayoso, the first county seat, was being threatened by the caving river banks. An election was held, and Caruthersville was voted the county seat. All records were moved here in 1899.
- Since clearing the swamplands, the area has changed names three times. First, it was La Petite Prairie; later, it became known as Lost Village; and today, is now Caruthersville.
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One of Caruthersville's most unusual features is that it is bordered on the North and the East by the Mississippi River.
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Although it is no longer being used to supply the City of Caruthersville with water, the "Lighthouse" water tower remains a symbol of the city's vision, civic development and history.
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On June 2, 1899 lights were brought into the area with a great ceremony from the plant of the Purl Ice, Coal and Electric Lighting Company. A large crowd assembled at the opera house and dancing went on until midnight.
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In the early 1930's and 40's the American Legion Fairgrounds was the site of much excitement when the Caruthersville Pilots, a farm team for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, played at home.
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Every year in the 1930's and 40's President Harry S. Truman made a visit to Caruthersville to attend the American Legion Fair. His visits were documented in Life Magazine.
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In May of 2007, Caruthersville celebrated its Sesquicentennial Birthday.
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City of Caruthersville ·· 200 West Third Street ·· Caruthersville, MO 63830
Phone (573) 333-2142 ·· Fax (573) 333-4247 ·· info@caruthersvillecity.com
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