Historic Site Map
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312 Dawson Road, P.O. Box 308, New Madrid, MO 63869 573-748-5340 U.S. Hwy. 61/62/New Madrid exit off I-55 (Exit 49), east, left on Route U/Dawson Road, New Madrid County |
How to get to Hunter-Dawson SHS Places to visit nearby |
Directions to Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site
From St. Louis
Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site is approximately two and one-half hours from St. Louis. Travel south on I-55 to Exit 49/New Madrid. Turn left onto U.S. Hwy. 61/62 and continue for 2.5 miles to Route U. Turn left onto Route U/Dawson Rd. and continue .8 mile. The historic site office is located on the right side at the corner of Dawson Rd. and 1st St.
From Memphis, Tenn.
Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site is approximately two hours from Memphis, Tenn. Travel north on I-55 to Exit 44/New Madrid. Turn right onto U.S. Hwy. 61/62 and continue for 3 miles to Route U. Turn right onto Route U/Dawson Rd. and continue .8 mile. The historic site office is located on the right side at the corner of Dawson Rd. and 1st St.

Places to visit nearby
Big Oak Tree State Park, East Prairie -- directions
Towosahgy State Historic Site -- directions
Morris State Park -- directions
Local attractions, city of New Madrid

