Arrow Rock
Santa Fe Trail
State: Missouri
County: Saline County
Founded: 1829
Abandoned: Declining
Peak Population: 1,000
Arrow Rock was a major stop on the Santa Fe Trail. Artist George Caleb Bingham lived here. The 1872 Lyceum Theatre is the oldest continuously operating repertory theater west of the Mississippi. Only 56 residents remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Santa Fe Trail stop
- George Caleb Bingham
- Oldest repertory theater
Location
Address: Arrow Rock, MO
Coordinates: 39.0667, -92.95