Marybeth Niederkorn

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Marybeth Niederkorn is the director of the Cape Girardeau County Archive Center in Jackson.

Local History: A 1923 tornado hits Jackson

March 15

Local History: A 1923 tornado hits JacksonIn 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.

Local History: John Edwards and his Revolutionary War pension file

February 8

Local History: John Edwards and his Revolutionary War pension fileCape 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.

Back in Time Column: Century Farms and You

February 5

Back in Time Column: Century Farms and YouCape Girardeau County Archive Center director Marybeth Niederkorn shares the requirements for applying to have a Missouri farm recognized as a Century Farm.

ID Friday

June 8, 2024

ID FridayUnidentified 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.

ID Friday hopes to identify Archive photos

June 8, 2024

ID Friday hopes to identify Archive photosCape 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.

Shady Grove Cemetery

May 31, 2024

Shady Grove CemeteryDiscover 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.

Cape County Archive Thanks Volunteers

May 20, 2024

Cape County Archive Thanks VolunteersThe Cape Girardeau County Archive Center in Jackson held its annual thank-you lunch for 2023 volunteers on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Cards from the wall

May 4, 2024

Cards from the wallDiscover 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 repeats itself

March 30, 2024

History repeats itselfDiscover 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.

Holy Family Catholic Church

February 24, 2024

Holy Family Catholic ChurchExplore 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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