If all goes as planned, I will leave my office at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon and drive to Caledonia, Missouri, a village of less than 200 people, located on Hwy 21 south of Potosi, Missouri.
In researching Caledonia tonight, it seems like I’ll find more to explore and photograph than I’d originally expected.
Turns out, Caledonia, celebrating its 190th anniversary in 2009, is home to the oldest continually operating church and cemetery west of the Mississippi River.
I’m looking forward to checking out the town’s Greek Revival Architecture; to getting ice cream at the old mercantile; walking the tiny community; and exploring the cemetery.
Did I mention that my day will end with a glass of wine in Caledonia’s “Wine Cottage”?
Check back tomorrow night!
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I can’t help but think of the song by Daniel Lanois when I hear the name Caledonia. One of my favorites. (I know the Missouri town is only related in name)
Covered here by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTEBAq4OBHs
I came upon your blog by total accident. My husband and his family are from (and most live in) Belgrade, the next town over up C Highway from Caledonia. My husband and I lived there for a while, too. I had to say thanks for making Caledonia sound charming, because most people don’t -get- the country old-time charm that a town like that has.
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