Native Americans long ago gathered flint from Arrow Rock bluff for arrowheads, hence the name of this significant landmark. Lewis and Clark noted the bluff a and for generations westbound explorers and traders paused at Arrow Rock Spring. In 1829 some settled.

The white frame and red brick buildings that comprise this historic Missouri frontier village, highlighted by a canopied boardwalk, include a one room jail, courthouse, home of artist George Caleb Bingham, and the Old Tavern which features dining in an 1800s style atmosphere. Guided tours of historic buildings are available as well as a visitor center which offers exhibits, hiking trails, and a campground.


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