The Pike County Historical Society was formed for the following purposes: To collect and preserve information pertaining to interesting historical events of Pike county; to assume responsibility for proper recognition and preservation of various landmarks; to do suitable honor to those hearty pioneers of this county who laid the foundation for our present happiness; to engender rightful pride in the rich history of Pike County; and to accept the invitation extended by the State Historical Society of Missouri to become an auxiliary member of that Society, thereby entitling this Society to a delegate at the annual meetings of the State organization; and for the prosecution of such other activities as may be incidental thereto.
The Society dues are $7.50 per person per calendar year. Remit check or money order to: Attn: Treasurer; Pike County Historical Society; 503 N. Third Street; Louisiana, MO 63353.
The Society meets quarterly.
TOWNSHIPS
The townships of this part of Missouri were once divided into four great
divisions (when Pike County was still part of the Louisiana Purchase), known as
Cape Girardeau, Sainte Genevieve, Saint Louis and Saint Charles. Once Pike
County was established in 1818, it contained four of its own townships: Buffalo,
Calumet, Mason and Penoe. In 1981 there are 10 townships within Pike County,
legally designated as Ashley, Buffalo, Calumet, Cuivre, Hartford, Indian, Peno,
Prairieville, Salt River and Spencer.
| Ashley Township | Buffalo Township | Calumet Township | Cuivre Township |
| Hartford Township | Indian Township | Peno Township | Prairieville Township |
| Salt River Township | Spencer Township |
LINKS
STATE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MISSOURI
1020 Lowry Street; Columbia, MO
65201-7298; (800) 747-6366
Pike County Genealogical Society
Pike County USGenWeb Project Site
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