Location
New Madrid is the county seat of New Madrid County on a sweeping bend of the Mississippi River in Missouri’s Bootheel. River levees, warehouses, and neighborhoods frame a compact civic core connected by regional highways.
History
The city is noted for the 1811–1812 New Madrid earthquakes, among the most powerful in continental U.S. history. Museums and markers interpret this seismic chapter alongside river commerce and early settlement stories that shaped local identity.
Community
Riverfront parks, festivals, and museums anchor a calendar of community events. Angling, birding, and scenic drives draw visitors, while local businesses provide classic small-town hospitality.
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