New London, Missouri, the county seat of Ralls County, was platted in 1819 and named for London, England. The first white men to set foot in what is now Ralls County were Dr. Saugrain and Louis Bouvet, who came from New Orleans, down the Mississippi River to the mouth of the Salt River, which became the site of New London. The two men parted there. Saugrain going on to Saverton, while Bouvet went to Spaulding where he manufactured salt and established a fort. With the War of 1812, the local Indians became the enemies of the settlers. A battle was fought on Spencer Creek, south of New London, while another was at Cincinnati, in the southern part of Ralls County. After that, the Indians moved farther west. William Jameson, a government surveyor, laid out the town of New London in 1819, and Ralls County was formed in 1820. New London predates the State of Missouri and, at one time it was the capital of Northeast Missouri. Today, New London is accessed by US Highway 61, which runs through the western end of the town, or by Branch Highway 61, Missouri Route A or Route V, which pass through the center of town. New London is south of Hannibal, southwest of Saverton, northwest of Frankford, and northeast of Center.
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Specializing in personal injury, real estate, and family law, the law firm is located in New London, Missouri. Directions, business hours, contacts, and an overview of the firm’s areas of practice, expertise, and policies are featured.
http://www.brbattorney.com/
Formed in 1822, the congregation was originally known as the New London Baptist Church. The Southern Baptist church is located on East Third Street in New London, Missouri. Its history, beliefs, schedules, and a calendar of events are published to the site, along with leadership contacts.
http://www.fbcnewlondon.com/
Family owned and operated, the New London, Missouri business offers in-stock or custom saddles, including twenty-three major brands, as well as all types of saddle and tack repairs, handmade leather and nylon tack, and other products and services.
http://www.golianssaddlesandtack.net/
In business since 1987, the family owned and operated company is a factory authorized repair company capable of working on any appliance, including manufacturer’s warranties and private pay customers. Its location, hours, services and policies are featured.
http://mitchsappliance.com/
Featuring food, music and entertainment, the annual June event is held on the lawn of the Ralls County Courthouse in New London, Missouri. A history of the event and an overview of planned pageants, attractions, and other events are put forward, along with schedules and contacts.
http://www.newlondonparkdays.org/
Ralls County Health Department and Home Health Agency
Headquartered in New London, Missouri, the county agency provides a variety of services through county, state and federal funding, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and private pay. Its services, programs, and practices are outlined, and its office hours and locations are given.
http://www.rallscountyhealth.org/
