Welcome to Arrow Rock
The entire village of Arrow Rock has been designated a National Historic Landmark recognizing its association with Westward Expansion, the Santa Fe Trail and artist George Caleb Bingham.
Up and Coming
Our commemoration of the Civil War in mid-Missouri continues with the next installment of the First Saturday Lecture Series. Arrow Rock State Historic Site Administrator Mike Dickey presents a fascinating talk on Arrow Rock in the Civil War at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb 4, at 10 a.m. at the Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitor's Center. Every 1st Saturday Lecture is free and open to the public.
Noteworthy
Did you know that Arrow Rock has a monthly e-newsletter featuring the latest news about events and other happenings in the village? Send an e-mail to our e-newsletter editor to be added to our mailing list!
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George Caleb Bingham
in Arrow Rock
George Caleb Bingham House,
1837 | One of America’s great 19th century
artists, Bingham is famous for his portraits and scenes of river life and
politics. He built this Federal style house in Arrow Rock and lived here
intermittently through the 1840s.
Fortunately for us, in an age before photography existed, George Caleb Bingham
recorded for us the images of his Missouri.

