EPISODE · Jan 10, 2026 · 37 MIN
The History of Steamboats in St. Louis
from History of the Lou - NewsRadio 1120 KMOX
The first steamboat arrived in St. Louis in 1817 and had a big impact on the area. Vicki and Jim Erwin, authors of "Steamboat Disasters of the Lower Missouri River" join Sue to talk about the boats themselves, the rivers, the people, and the disasters. It is quite a story!
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The first steamboat arrived in St. Louis in 1817 and had a big impact on the area. Vicki and Jim Erwin, authors of "Steamboat Disasters of the Lower Missouri River" join Sue to talk about the boats themselves, the rivers, the people, and the disasters. It is quite a story!
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