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 Updated: 9/19/2009 
Historic 1845 Elgin / Cottrell House
Clarksville, Missouri
Description

One of the most intact Ante Bellum homes in the state of Missouri. Largest collection of antiques in Mo. To the period, original splender, grand river view.

History

Built by hazakeah Elgin, 1845. Early settler of Pike County,Missouri and Clarksville. Steam boat captian, developed the Mo. Mule,built first opera house and hotel in Clarksville. Father came to America on the mayflower. Mother was a cousin to John Adams. Origial land was a grant from President Manroe 1817.

Artifact Collections

Largest collection of Formal Portraits,Period Antiques,Accessories, found in any museum house in Mo.

Street Address
209 S. First Street
Clarksville, MO 63336
Mailing Address
PO Box 443
Clarksville, MO 63336
phone: 573-242-9688
e-mail: cottrellprissy@aol.com
home page: clarksvillemo.us
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Hours of Operation

THE MUSEUM IS OPEN EVERY DAY BY APPOINTMENT. 10 TO 5. EXCEPT MAJOR HOLIDAYS.

Daily10 AM - 5 PM
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