New Madrid Collection

The War in America, General Popes Division at the Levee Cairo, on its Way from New Madrid to reinforce General Halleck
1620369 The War in America, General Popes Division at the Levee Cairo, on its Way from New Madrid to reinforce General Halleck, near Corinth (engraving) by English School

Steamboat taking on cargo, Mississippi river, 1800s
Mississippi steamboat loading cattle and corn, New Madrid, Missouri, circa 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle Of Island Number Ten Battle Of Island No 10
Bombardment and capture of Island Number Ten on the Mississippi River, United States of America, April 7, 1862 during the American Civil War

SCHOOLBOY, 1938. Children studying in an elementary school classroom for migrant workers at Southeast Missouri Farms, New Madrid County, Missouri. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1938

SHARECROPPERS, 1939. Evicted sharecroppers standing along Highway 60, New Madrid County, Missouri. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, January 1939

SHARECROPPER, 1939. Evicted sharecroppers wife, New Madrid County, Missouri. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein in January 1939

MISSOURI: FLOOD, 1938. Remnants of building deposited by flood waters in the middle of a field in New Madrid County, Missouri. Photograph by Russell Lee, March 1938

SCHOOLGIRL, 1938. Child studying in an elementary school classroom for migrant workers at Southeast Missouri Farms, New Madrid County, Missouri. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1938

MISSOURI: CABIN, 1938. The back of a sharecroppers cabin in New Madrid County, Missouri. Photograph by Russell Lee, May 1938

MISSOURI: TRAILER, 1938. Migrant worker trailer on an alfalfa farm in New Madrid County, Missouri. Photograph by Russell Lee, May 1938

SHARECROPPER, 1938. Sharecropper with two granddaughters in Southeast Missouri Farms, New Madrid County, Missouri. Photograph by Russell Lee, May 1938

SHARECROPPER, 1939. Evicted sharecroppers son in New Madrid County, Missouri. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein in January 1939

SHARECROPPER, 1939. Evicted sharecroppers in roadside camp along Highway 60, New Madrid County, Missouri. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein in January 1939

SHARECROPPER, 1939. Evicted sharecropper family with their belongings at a roadside camp along Highway 60, New Madrid County, Missouri. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein in January 1939

MISSOURI: FLOOD, c1912. Black refugees in a Baptist church in New Madrid, Missouri, after a flood. Photograph, c1912

Cotton growing at New Madrid, Missouri

ARKANSAS: SUNKEN LANDS. Swamps in the sunken lands, land that shifted and sank during the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811 and 1812. Wood engraving, American, 1869

NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKE. The aftermath of the earthquakes in New Madrid, Missouri, 1811-12. Color engraving, 19th century

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"New Madrid: A Tapestry of History and Resilience" Step into the rich tapestry of New Madrid, a town that has witnessed significant events throughout American history. From the War in America to the struggles faced by sharecroppers, this small Missouri county holds stories that have shaped our nation. In the 1800s, General Pope's Division at the Levee Cairo embarked on a journey from New Madrid to reinforce General Halleck near Corinth. The engraving captures their determination as they navigated through challenging times. The Mississippi River played a pivotal role in shaping New Madrid's identity. Steamboats taking on cargo along its waters brought prosperity and connected this community with the rest of the country during that era. However, not all was smooth sailing for New Madrid. The Battle of Island Number Ten left an indelible mark on its history. This clash tested both courage and resilience as forces clashed amidst turbulent times. Fast forward to 1939 when evicted sharecroppers stood along Highway 60, depicting heart-wrenching scenes of struggle and displacement. Their faces tell tales of hardship endured in pursuit of a better life for their families. Amidst adversity, education remained a beacon of hope for children studying in elementary school classrooms designed specifically for migrant students in 1938. These young minds persevered despite challenges, embodying strength beyond their years. As we delve deeper into New Madrid's past, we encounter remnants left by devastating floods like that which occurred in 1938. Buildings deposited by floodwaters stand as reminders of nature's power but also serve as symbols of human tenacity to rebuild what was lost. Sharecropper cabins dotting the landscape offer glimpses into lives lived close to nature while facing countless hardships daily. These humble abodes were witnesses to dreams pursued against all odds. Yet amidst it all, there is always room for progress and change.