Louisiana, Missouri
Louisiana is a city of 3,228 people in Pike County, Missouri, founded in 1816.
Why visit Louisiana
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Champ Clark Bridge, Louisiana Railroad Bridge, Louisiana Public Library and Capt. George and Attella Barnard House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Louisiana
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Louisiana
Louisiana is a city in Pike County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Louisiana had a population of 3,199. Louisiana is located in northeast Missouri, on the Mississippi River, south of Hannibal.
From the Wikipedia article Louisiana, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Champ Clark Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Bridge over the Mississippi River opened in 2019
Louisiana Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 1.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks13
Louisiana Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Carnegie library in Louisiana, MIssouri, United States
121 North 3rd Street, Louisiana
Capt. George and Attella Barnard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Missouri, United States
Charles Bacon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
City Market
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pike County, Missouri
Georgia Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Missouri, United States
Goodman–Stark House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Gov. Lloyd Crow Stark House and Carriage House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Missouri, United States
Louisiana Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Railway station in Louisiana, the United States of America
Luce-Dyer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
North Third Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
National historic district located at Louisiana, Pike County, Missouri
Pike County Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Missouri, United States
John Stoeckley's Reflections of Missouri Gallery
Museum · 0.6 mi
107 South 9th Street, Louisiana
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes9
History
The town was founded in 1816 by John Walter Basye and named after his daughter, Louisiana Basye. Other notable early residents were Samuel Caldwell and Joel Shaw, both of whom purchased land from Basye in 1818. All three properties became the original town plat and comprised mainly riverfront properties. Many of the town's residents trace their ancestry to these town pioneers. Louisiana proved to be a profitable shipping point on the Mississippi River, and that wealth led to numerous substantial antebellum homes. Many of those remain and, along with the Georgia Street Historic District in downtown Louisiana, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has noted that the town has "the most intact Victorian Streetscape in the state of Missouri."
Louisiana is one of three communities forming the 50 Miles of Art corridor, linked by history, heritage and Route 79; Louisiana, Clarksville and Hannibal are home to many artists, crafts persons and artisans. The community is also home to the annual Louisiana Country Colorfest.
In 1946, the town was the site of a Fischer-Tropsch plant capable of producing liquid hydrocarbon fuels. Seven scientists brought into the United States by Operation Paperclip from Nazi Germany took part in the research.
From the History section of Louisiana, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
Bethel Chapel AME Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare2
Map of Louisiana
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 2.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 2.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 4.5 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 45°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bowling Green 1 E Hcn (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pike County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2017-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 35 miles away.
- Bowling Green 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Pittsfield 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Barry 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Elsberry 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Vandalia 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Hannibal 26 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Troy 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- White Hall 35 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Winfield 35 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
- Quincy 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Louisiana, Missouri 4-17-2010, Matt Turner, CC BY 2.0
- LA MO Library, Smallbones, Public domain
- Pike County Hospital, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LA MO GA Eagles Nest, Smallbones, Public domain
- City Market Louisiana, Missouri, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Capt. George and Attella Barnard House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bethel Chapel AME Church Louisiana, Missouri, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Charles Bacon House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Louisiana Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Luce-Dyer House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LA MO Gov Stark House, Smallbones, Public domain
- LA MO N 3rd, Smallbones, Public domain
- The Goodman-Stark House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Champ Clark Bridge 1, Mdcastle at en.Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Louisiana Rail Bridge, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
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