Cape Girardeau County Map, Missouri

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Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

The Mississippi River flows along the eastern edge of Cape Girardeau County. It separates it from Illinois to the east. This southeastern Missouri county is home to about 83,000 people.
Its largest city, Cape Girardeau, is a regional hub for healthcare and education. Southeast Missouri State University brings a youthful energy to the area.
The county has a mix of rolling hills and river bottomlands. Locals love the fall colors. There’s great fishing in the river and local lakes. You can adjust to explore Civil War sites scattered throughout the county.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Cape Girardeau County |
County Seat | Jackson |
Population | Approximately 83,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Gordonville, Delta, Dutchtown, Allenville, Pocahontas |
Interstates and Highways | I-55, US 61, MO 25, MO 177 |
FIPS Code | 29-031 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 586 square miles (Land: 579 sq mi, Water: 7 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Perry County (Northwest), Union County, Illinois (Northeast), Alexander County, Illinois (East), Scott County (Southeast), Stoddard County (South), Bollinger County (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Missouri |
Coordinates | 37.3795° N, 89.6769° W |
Etymology | Named after Ensign Sieur Jean Baptiste de Girardot, an early French explorer |
Major Landmarks | Southeast Missouri State University, Trail of Tears State Park, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center |
Website | Cape Girardeau County Website |
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