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Marybeth Niederkorn is the director of the Cape Girardeau County Archive Center in Jackson.
History
March 15
Local History: A 1923 tornado hits Jackson
In March 1923, a powerful tornado struck Jackson, leaving a path of destruction through the town center. Despite the chaos, the 1908 courthouse remained unscathed amid the $100,000 damage.
History
February 8
Local History: John Edwards and his Revolutionary War pension file
Cape Girardeau County hosts over 50 Revolutionary War veterans' graves, revealing rich historical insights. A pension file for John Edwards uncovers his wartime actions and complex ties to Priscilla Johnson.
History
February 5
Back in Time Column: Century Farms and You
Cape Girardeau County Archive Center director Marybeth Niederkorn shares the requirements for applying to have a Missouri farm recognized as a Century Farm.
History
June 8, 2024
ID Friday
Unidentified family photos often bring grief to those trying to preserve history. The Cape Girardeau County Archive Center's "ID Friday" initiative, led by Mya Hewitt, seeks community help in identifying nearly 500 historical images.
History
June 8, 2024
ID Friday hopes to identify Archive photos
Cape Girardeau County Archive Center's new "ID Friday" initiative, launched by intern Mya Hewitt, aims to identify nearly 500 historical photos through weekly Facebook posts. Community input has already yielded some successes.
History
May 31, 2024
Shady Grove Cemetery
Discover the hidden history of Shady Grove Cemetery, a vital post-Civil War site for Cape Girardeau County's Black community, now being restored by descendants and recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.
History
May 20, 2024
Cape County Archive Thanks Volunteers
The Cape Girardeau County Archive Center in Jackson held its annual thank-you lunch for 2023 volunteers on Friday, May 17, 2024.
History
May 4, 2024
Cards from the wall
Discover the hidden history unearthed from the walls of a 1908 courthouse in Cape Girardeau County. From campaign cards to fascinating biographies, delve into the lives of past local leaders and their legacies.
History
March 30, 2024
History repeats itself
Discover how the 1908 courthouse and jail renovations in Cape Girardeau echo a century-old story of infrastructure evolution, from gravel roads to concrete arches, in this captivating historical deep dive.
History
February 24, 2024
Holy Family Catholic Church
Explore the untold story of Holy Family Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau, a mission church founded in 1940 to serve Black families. Discover its rich history through Father Darling's diary and church records.
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