The fastest trip, however, ever made for such a long distance on the Mississippi, was the one made by the famous steamboat J.M. White, in 1840, from New-Orleans to St. Louis, 1,200 miles.

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St. Louis Fire, May 1849 In 1850 ... out of the ruins some with their heads and legs and arms all Blown off." Steamboat travel in the 19th century was perilous. Exact figures for the number ...

The Arabia Steamboat Museum in City Market could soon ... Charles, a suburb of St. Louis. The building has 11,500 square feet of space above ground plus 36,000 square feet below ground.

The Steamboat Natchez offers an authentic glimpse into New Orleans’ rich maritime heritage, cruising along the mighty ...

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – A 25-year-old steamboat museum located in Kansas City is eyeing relocation near the St. Charles Historic ...