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NewsJune 18, 2017
Pinhook reclaimed
After floodwaters destroyed their community six years ago, former residents of Pinhook, Missouri continue their efforts to relocate to a new community.
Laura Simon, Ben Matthews
Pinhook chairwoman Debra Tarver stands in the now vacant Mississippi County town she called home for the majority of her life on Monday, June 12, 2017. Pinhook, Missouri was destroyed in 2011 when the US Army Corps of Engineers intentionally breached the Birds Point Levee to relieve flooding from the Mississippi River elsewhere.
Pinhook chairwoman Debra Tarver stands in the now vacant Mississippi County town she called home for the majority of her life on Monday, June 12, 2017. Pinhook, Missouri was destroyed in 2011 when the US Army Corps of Engineers intentionally breached the Birds Point Levee to relieve flooding from the Mississippi River elsewhere.
Pinhook chairwoman Debra Tarver stands in the now vacant Mississippi County town she called home for the majority of her life on Monday, June 12, 2017. Pinhook, Missouri was destroyed in 2011 when the US Army Corps of Engineers intentionally breached the Birds Point Levee to relieve flooding from the Mississippi River elsewhere. Former Pinhook residents autographed a newly erected Pinhook sign.
Pinhook chairwoman Debra Tarver stands in the now vacant Mississippi County town she called home for the majority of her life on Monday, June 12, 2017. Pinhook, Missouri was destroyed in 2011 when the US Army Corps of Engineers intentionally breached the Birds Point Levee to relieve flooding from the Mississippi River elsewhere. Former Pinhook residents autographed a newly erected Pinhook sign.
Pinhook chairwoman Debra Tarver stands in the now vacant Mississippi County town she called home for the majority of her life on Monday, June 12, 2017. Pinhook, Missouri was destroyed in 2011 when the US Army Corps of Engineers intentionally breached the Birds Point Levee to relieve flooding from the Mississippi River elsewhere.
Pinhook chairwoman Debra Tarver stands in the now vacant Mississippi County town she called home for the majority of her life on Monday, June 12, 2017. Pinhook, Missouri was destroyed in 2011 when the US Army Corps of Engineers intentionally breached the Birds Point Levee to relieve flooding from the Mississippi River elsewhere.
Former Pinhook mayor Debra Robinson-Tarver listens to input from her community during a meeting on June 12, 2017 at Wally's in Charleston.
Former Pinhook mayor Debra Robinson-Tarver listens to input from her community during a meeting on June 12, 2017 at Wally's in Charleston.
Lester Dunigan, right, Dora Brown, middle, and Twan Robinson attend a community meeting on June 12, 2017 at Wally's in Charleston.
Lester Dunigan, right, Dora Brown, middle, and Twan Robinson attend a community meeting on June 12, 2017 at Wally's in Charleston.
Latoya Robinson-Tate attends a community meeting on June 12, 2017 at Wally's in Charleston.
Latoya Robinson-Tate attends a community meeting on June 12, 2017 at Wally's in Charleston.
Lester Dunigan attends a community meeting on June 12, 2017 at Wally's in Charleston.
Lester Dunigan attends a community meeting on June 12, 2017 at Wally's in Charleston.
Pinhook, Missouri is seen on Monday, June 12, 2017. The Mississippi County town was destroyed in 2011 when the US Army Corps of Engineers intentionally breached the Birds Point Levee to relieve flooding from the Mississippi River elsewhere.
Pinhook, Missouri is seen on Monday, June 12, 2017. The Mississippi County town was destroyed in 2011 when the US Army Corps of Engineers intentionally breached the Birds Point Levee to relieve flooding from the Mississippi River elsewhere.
Leonard Gallion poses for a portrait on Monday, June 12, 2017, in Pinhook, Missouri. Gallion takes care of the town.
Leonard Gallion poses for a portrait on Monday, June 12, 2017, in Pinhook, Missouri. Gallion takes care of the town.
Leonard Gallion poses for a portrait on Monday, June 12, 2017, in Pinhook, Missouri. Gallion takes care of the town.
Leonard Gallion poses for a portrait on Monday, June 12, 2017, in Pinhook, Missouri. Gallion takes care of the town.
Pinhook chairwoman Debra Tarver stands in the now vacant Mississippi County town she called home for the majority of her life on Monday, June 12, 2017. Pinhook, Missouri was destroyed in 2011 when the US Army Corps of Engineers intentionally breached the Birds Point Levee to relieve flooding from the Mississippi River elsewhere. Former Pinhook residents autographed a newly erected Pinhook sign.
Pinhook chairwoman Debra Tarver stands in the now vacant Mississippi County town she called home for the majority of her life on Monday, June 12, 2017. Pinhook, Missouri was destroyed in 2011 when the US Army Corps of Engineers intentionally breached the Birds Point Levee to relieve flooding from the Mississippi River elsewhere. Former Pinhook residents autographed a newly erected Pinhook sign.
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After floodwaters destroyed their community six years ago, former residents of Pinhook, Missouri continue their efforts to relocate to a new community.

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