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David Dickey

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Dave is a life-long resident of Southeast Missouri who has always had a strong interest in local history. While having a career first in retail sales and management and then in career education, he has kept his interest in local history by doing oral histories and research. Recently retired from the Cape Girardeau School District, Dave can spend more time exploring Southeast Missouri’s history.

Where the Road Leads: Missouri’s monumental lieutenant governor: Dr. Wilson Brown
HistoryNovember 23
Where the Road Leads: Missouri’s monumental lieutenant governor: Dr. Wilson BrownCape Girardeau's Dr. Wilson Brown became Missouri's lieutenant governor in 1852. For his service to the state, the Legislature honored him with a marble monument at his death.
Conflict in the jungle: The Vietnam War, Part 2
HistoryOctober 19
Conflict in the jungle: The Vietnam War, Part 2Discover the harrowing details of the My Lai Massacre and the tumultuous end of the Vietnam War. From the tragic events in 1968 to the fall of Saigon in 1975, explore the lasting impact on soldiers and civilians alike.
Dickey: Conflict in the jungle: The Vietnam War, Part 1
HistorySeptember 14
Dickey: Conflict in the jungle: The Vietnam War, Part 1Explore the roots of the Vietnam War in "Conflict in the Jungle: The Vietnam War, Part 1." From Ho Chi Minh's early activism to the pivotal events of 1968, this article delves deep into a complex history.
Continuing the legacy of the Cape County Historical Society
HistoryAugust 10
Continuing the legacy of the Cape County Historical SocietyExplore the rich history of the Cape County Historical Society, from its founding in 1926 to its modern-day endeavors under the leadership of Carla Jordan. Discover how this dedicated group preserves and shares Cape Girardeau County's legacy.
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FeaturesJune 1
The Bataan Death March (Part 1)The Cape County Historical Society received an educational grant from the Missouri Humanity Council for its Red Clifton Military Collection. Totes are being organized for organizations to check out for educational purposes. One is on the Bataan Death March, April 9...
A tragedy in Jackson
FeaturesApril 27
A tragedy in JacksonIn 1963, tragedy struck the town of Jackson, its high school, a teacher and a family. Richard Burton Partridge was born June 20, 1925, in Evanston, Illinois, and married Martha Weaver in 1954. Partridge received a master’s degree from the Cincinnati Conservatory...
Feeding the troops
FeaturesMarch 23
Feeding the troopsThis month's article is an introduction to one of the educational tubs for loan from the Red Clifton military collection at the Cape County History Center. More articles will follow later. The U.S. military has evolved since the founding of this country and each br...
A legacy of service
FeaturesFebruary 17
A legacy of serviceThe Cape Girardeau County Historical Society has come into possession of some military memorabilia thanks to a man who was an avid collector of all things military. Robert "Red" Clifton (1930-2020) was a person who dedicated his life to the service of others...
The Marble City and the Washington Monument
FeaturesJanuary 13
The Marble City and the Washington MonumentApproximately 100 years ago, before Cape Girardeau became known as the City of Roses, it had the nickname of The Marble City. Besides the limestone deposits in the area, Cape Girardeau was known for its marble. A marble that was dense and 99% pure, making it a grea...
Cape County Anti-Horse Thief Association
FeaturesDecember 9, 2023
Cape County Anti-Horse Thief AssociationNinety years ago, the Cape County Anti-Horse Thief Association (CCAHTA) ceased its existence. While the Cape Girardeau County Historical Society's Research Annex has information on the organization, most of the material relates to the state and national organizatio...
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