El Camino Real Marker - Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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N 37° 18.030 W 089° 31.194
16S E 276655 N 4131186
El Camino Real or "Kingshighway" marker located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM3G60
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/01/2008
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The first roads connecting Southeast Missouri to St. Louis were a continuation of game and Indian trails. The Spanish called the connecting trails "El Camino Real", or " the King's Highway ." Many towns along the Mississippi River, including Cape Girardeau, carry the name Kingshighway on streets and roads.
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Feature Discription: This marker is at the intersection of Spanish & William streets. This marker is over 90 years old and commemorates this important trail.
Web address for the route: [Web Link]
Beginning of the road: New Madrid, Missouri
End of the road: St. Louis, Missouri
Secondary Web Address: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
We ask that if you visit the site, please include a unique picture with your impressions of the location. If possible, and if you are not too shy, please include yourself and your group in the photo. Extra points will be given for your best buffalo imitation or if you are licking something salty.