Preserving the Heart of the Bootheel
Organized in 1835, Stoddard County honors Amos Stoddard, the first American commandant of Upper Louisiana. We are famously known as the birthplace of the Stars and Stripes military newspaper, first printed here in 1861, and home to a deep regional Civil War heritage.
Who We Are
The Stoddard County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of artifacts relating to the history of Stoddard County, Missouri, and to helping preserve our heritage.
The Stoddard County Historical Society hosts 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 that is open to the public.
The Stoddard County Historical Society invites you to experience history by visiting these historical sites in Stoddard County.
The Stoddard County Historical Society helps preserve our heritage by completing and updating various publications.
Each month the Stoddard County Historical Society holds a FREE historical presentation along with our monthly meeting.