Situated near the confluence of the Mississippi River and the Ohio River, at Bird’s Point, Charleston is the county seat of Mississippi County, Missouri. Initial settlement of the area was on the north side, in what was called Matthews Prairie in 1805. Joseph Moore bought just over twenty-two acres in 1837, and laid out Charleston, naming it for the city by that name in South Carolina, and it was named the county seat in 1845. On September 1, 1861, Confederate General Meriwether Jeff Thompson robbed the Union Bank in Charleston, giving the cashier an hour to obtain approval from superiors, then left a receipt for the $56,000 he took. Warren E. Hearnes, the 46th governor of Missouri, moved to Charleston as a child and lived there until his death in 2009. Charleston is located just north and west of I-57, with US Highway 62 and Loop 57 passing th rough the center of town. Diehistadt is northwest of Charleston, Bertrand is to the west, and Wilson City is to the east.
 
 
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Charleston Chamber of Commerce
The non-profit membership organization is made up of business and professional people in Charleston, Missouri and the surrounding region. The benefits of membership in the Chamber are outlined, and meeting schedules, a calendar of programs and projects, and a guide to the community are put forth.
http://www.charlestonmo.org/
Located on 9th and Shelby, the Charleston, Missouri congregation offers Sunday morning and evening worship services, as well as Wednesday Bible studies. Its schedules, calendars, and contacts are included.
http://www.charleston-churchofchrist.com/
The private membership golf club is in Charleston, Missouri. Its membership policies, general rules, and a calendar of events are published to the site, with details of the golf course itself, dining facilities, pool, and banquet and event facilities.
http://www.charlestoncountryclub.net/
Located a few miles from the Mississippi River, in Charleston, Missouri, the hotel’s lodging accommodations are highlighted, with directions, photographs, and online reservations.
http://www.eagleinncharleston.com/
Offering long-term nursing care, rehabilitation services, an Alzheimer’s special care unit, adult day care, and other services, the nursing home is located in Charleston, Missouri. Its services and amenities, a calendar of events, and a virtual tour of the facilities are available.
http://www.visitcharlestonmanor.com/
Offering a K-12th grade curriculum, the public school district operates Charleston High School, Charleston Middle School, and Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School, each located in Charleston, Missouri. Other resources include a district calendar, lunch menu, public information and policies, a staff directory, and employment opportunities.
http://www.charlestonr1.org/
Located at the top of the Missouri boot-heel, and the Mississippi Delta, Charleston is the county seat of Mississippi County, Missouri. The official municipal web site offers a profile of the community, contacts for its elected officials, administrative and departmental offices, and facilities, as well as council agendas and minutes.
http://www.charlestonmo.us/
Offers pictures and descriptions of this Charleston hotel, along with a list of local points of interest and an online utility to check rates and availability.
http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-charleston-missouri-MO183
Founded in 1951, the family owned funeral home is located on South Center Road, Charleston, Missouri. A profile of the facility, its services and merchandise is put forward, with information about its pre-planning and immediate arrangement funerals, and obituaries are published to the site.
http://www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com/
The company specializes in sales, service and replacement parts for CASE IH and Kubuta equipment, as well as a selection of equipment and parts from other manufacturers, both new and used. Its inventory, product lines, and store specials are featured.
http://www.medlineq.com/
Mississippi County Historical Society
Formed in the 1960s, the non-profit organization is headquartered in an 1899 Vcitorian home in Charleston, Missouri, which also serves as a museum. Its location, hours of operation, exhibits, and a calendar of events are included.
http://www.misscohistoricalsociety.org/
Hotel located in Charleston near popular attractions. Provides information about meeting rooms and business services. Also features toll free and online reservations.
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-charleston-missouri-MO085
The Southern Baptist congregation serves the Charleston, Missouri region. A profile of the church, membership information, and leadership contacts are posted to the site, with an overview of its ministries, service schedules, and a calendar of events.
http://www.shilohbaptistchurch.net/
The Roman Catholic parish has served the Charleston, Missouri area since 1873. Mass and sacrament schedules are published, along with a parish history, its school, and affiliated organizations.
http://www.sthenrychurch.org/