New Madrid County Port

New Madrid, Missouri

New Madrid County Port, located in the town of New Madrid, Missouri, is a Mississippi River cruise port with a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1778 as part of Spanish Louisiana. The town has a total area of approximately 12 km2 and a population of around 3,000 residents. New Madrid sits approximately 68 km southwest of Cairo, Illinois. The region was historically known for its cotton plantations and industrial establishments, including lumber mills, a grist mill, cotton gin, and churches. The area is also famous for experiencing over 1000 earthquakes in the early 19th century, with magnitudes reaching up to 8 on the Richter scale. The New Madrid County Port Authority, accessible by barge, rail, and truck, offers a general cargo dock available to all public and harbor tenants. With 92 acres on-site and 145 acres off-site available for development, the port serves as a key industrial hub in the region, providing shipping solutions throughout the Midwest. For more information, contact Timmie L. Hunter, Executive Director, at: 435 Main Street, New Madrid, MO 63869, (573) 748-2530, nmcopa@sheltonbbs.com

Location

City: New Madrid

Region: Missouri

Country: USA

Coordinates: 36.5917° N, 89.5310° W