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St. Charles was the site of the "single deadliest shot of the Civil War" when an artillery shell pierced the steam drum of the U.S.S. Mound City; 125 Union sailors died. A monument in downtown St. Charles commemorates the event, which is interpreted at the St. Charles Museum.

 

870-282-3704

 

Open Mon.-Fri. 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.

 

From Brinkley Highway turn right onto 6th Street. Take 6th Street 2 blocks, then turn right on Broadway.