Situated just north of the Missouri Bootheel, the city of Sikeston is in southern Scott County and northern New Madrid County. The city was named for its founder, John Sikes, who platted the town in 1860, although the area had European-American settlers before that time. The Hunter Memorial Cemetery, on the grounds of the Presbyterian Church in Sikeston, was established by Joseph Hunter in 1812 after the New Madrid Earthquake struck the region. The village of Winchester, now part of Sikeston, was laid out about a half mile from the site where Sikeston would later be established. Winchester was the first seat of government for New Madrid County, but when the county seat was moved to New Madrid in 1822, Winchester dwindled and was eventually absorbed by Sikeston. The city was laid out in anticipation of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad coming through, intersecting with the King’s Highway, now known as US Highway 61. At the start of the American Civil War, Sikeston was a small, newly established village, but its position at the railroad and highway intersection elevated its strategic importance to both sides. Although no named battles were fought in Sikeston, armies from both the Union and the Confederacy came through Sikeston often during the war. After the war, the city focused on growth and development. Postal service resumed in 1867, and its first tax-supported school was established in 1869. The town was incorporated in 1875. Sikeston is bordered by Miner to the east, and the communities of Brows and Morehouse are southwest of Sikeston.
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With its offices in Sikeston, Missouri, the real estate brokers and agents serve the communities of Benton, Bertrand, Bloomfield, and Sikeston, as well as the surrounding region, offering residential, commercial, and investment property. Its office location, hours and contacts are posted, its agents are introduced, and career information is put forward.
http://www.sikestonhome.com/
This Comfort Inn & Suites, which is located in Sikeston, provides a guide to rooms, amenities, facilities, and services.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-sikeston-missouri-MO235
Affiliated with the Main Street program, HMDG is a non-profit sustainable development organization that seeks to promote the downtown district of Sikeston, Missouri. Its meeting schedules, projects, and a calendar of events are posted, along with a guide to downtown businesses and available properties.
http://www.downtownsikeston.org/
Part of Kiwanis International, the Sikeston, Missouri Kiwanis club was chartered in 1935. General information about the organization, its membership policies, meeting schedules, projects, a calendar of events, and photo gallery are posted.
http://www.sikestonkiwanis.org/
Potashnick Transportation, Inc.
Owned and operated by members of the Potashnick family, the Sikeston, Missouri trucking company was established in the 1920s, offering freight services within the contiguous forty-eight states and Ontario. Its fleet and staff are highlighted, driving opportunities are offered, and equipment available for sale are put forth.
http://www.sjpti.com/
Sikeston Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Sikeston, Missouri CVB is a not-for-profit organization charged with promoting the region as a convention site and tourist destination. Information about local events, hunting and fishing opportunities, lodging facilities, restaurants, churches, and shopping venues are highlighted.
http://www.visitsikeston.com/
Sikeston Factory Outlet Stores
The shopping mall in Sikeston, Missouri features several stores, service outlets, and dining facilities. Its location is posted, and a directory of stores are featured, along with a calendar of events and other resources.
http://www.sikestonoutlet.com/
The public school system in Sikeston, Missouri offers a PK-12th grade curriculum, as well as an adult education program, through several campuses, which are highlighted here, along with a district calendar, school schedules, locations, faculty and staff contacts, and announcements. Employment opportunities are posted to the site.
http://www.sikestonr6.org/
Sikeston Regional Chamber of Commerce
The non-profit organization is made up of business owners and others in the Sikeston, Missouri region. Membership benefits are outlined and a membership directory is posted to the site, along with its board of directors, strategic plan, and a member directory. A guide to the community is included.
http://www.sikeston.net/
The official municipal web site offers city maps, charter, agendas and minutes, and contacts for the city’s elected officials, boards, commissions, and departments. Also include is a guide to local motels and other guest lodging facilities, restaurants, shopping venues, churches, organizations, and businesses, as well as a community calendar.
http://www.sikeston.org/
Located on North Main Street in Sikeston, Missouri, the flower shop offers delivery services to Sikeston, Morehouse, Benton, Blodgett, Matthews, Morley, and Charleston, including area funeral homes. Its floral arrangements, live plants, gifts, and other items are featured, and made available for purchase online or in the store.
http://www.flowerpatchsikeston.com/
Based in Sikeston, Missouri, the civil engineering firm specializes in municipal wastewater, drinking water, transportation, and general engineering services, which are highlighted here, along with its projects and staff, bid documents, and online quote request.
http://www.waterseng.com/
