North Washington, MO
Posted by: 
YoSam.
N 38° 36.537 W 090° 59.349
15S E 675085 N 4275300
Active ferry town lasted almost a 100 years.
Waymark Code: WM4241
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 06/26/2008
Views: 46
Marker Historical Research by Boone-Duden Historical Society.
County of Ghost Town: Warren County.
Historic Marker about site text:
North Washington
Also Known as Quakenbruecke "creaking bridge" for the two bridges crossing Tuque Creek.
1844 - Owens Ferry located at the end of a public road and Tuque Creek, on the bank of the Missouri River was in operation.
1864 - People of Washington sought refuge in the village as Confederate soldiers plundered Washington.
1876 - The village consisted of ten houses, store, doctor's office, shoe shop, and blacksmith. Ferry boats "Bright Star" and "May Brian" provided services.
1877 - The meandering Missouri River rapidly eroded the village.
1898 - One home, one business and ferry service remained at the site.
1936 - The bridge to Washington over the Missouri River was completed, and the ferry service ended. Only a memory of the village remains.
Reason for Abandonment: Natural Disaster
Date Abandoned: 01/01/1937
Related Web Page: Not listed
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