About

About

Amos Stoddard, first American commandant of Upper Louisiana
Amos Stoddard, first American commandant of Upper Louisiana
A historical black-and-white photograph of the second Stoddard County Courthouse in Bloomfield, Missouri, as it appeared between 1870 and 1909 before the clock tower was added.
The Stoddard County Courthouse as it appeared c. 1870, following its post-Civil War reconstruction and prior to the 1909 clock tower expansion.

Preserving the Heart of the Bootheel

The Stoddard County Historical Society is a dedicated group of local citizens committed to preserving the history of Stoddard County, Missouri - one artifact at a time.
 

The Stoddard County Historical Society holds monthly meetings at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. We begin our meetings with a short presentation on a historical topic, which is FREE and open to the public.

Our Story

Our journey began when Stoddard County was officially organized on January 2, 1835. Named in honor of Amos Stoddard, the first American commandant of Upper Louisiana, our county has served as a cornerstone of Missouri history for 191 years. We are famously known as the birthplace of the Stars and Stripes military newspaper, a legacy we continue to honor through our partnership with the National Museum.

Our Mission

The mission of the Stoddard County Historical Society is to collect, interpret, and preserve artifacts and stories relating to our local history. We believe the heritage of Stoddard County is woven into the fabric of Southeast Missouri, making our work vital to the regional identity of the Bootheel.

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