SLAVE ROCK
Missouri Historical Landmark

Exhibit III

Discover the Land Around the Landmark

Rolling hills, river valleys and the corridor of Interstate 70 in Montgomery County, Missouri.

Modern map of the Mineola area and I-70. © OpenStreetMap contributors. Exact landmark marker pending verification.

Regional Story

A Journey Through Montgomery County

Organized in 1818, Montgomery County lies north of the Missouri River between St. Louis and Columbia. Its history follows the wider arc of central Missouri: early agricultural settlement, the presence of slavery before 1865, the coming of roads and rail, and finally the interstate era.

Research Pending

Historic transportation routes through the county, verified against period maps.

Community

Mineola

Mineola is a small community along I-70 in Montgomery County, close to the landmark.

Research Pending

Founding, naming and historical role of Mineola from county histories.

Nearby

Landmarks & Museums

Regional museums and historical societies are natural partners for research on the rock.

Research Pending

A verified list of nearby historical sites and museums with links.