Meyer in Lima Township is located right here along the Mississippi River
What a story Meyer has! Meyer sits right on the Mississippi River on the western side of Lima Township. Meyer is just a short barge trip up river from Canton Missouri on the opposite side of the river.
Meyer has about 10 full time residents. Why? Because the village sits right on the Mississippi River flood plain. And as you well know mighty Mississippi likes to flood.
The area around Meyer is very fertile ground and thousands of acres of corn and soybeans are grown on this ground.
Meyer is affected by Mississippi River floods pretty often. Major floods in 1944, 1993 and recently in 2008.
Lock and Dam No. 20 sits right there across from Meyer.
Illinois features some really wonderful small towns. Appeal makes a small town in Illinois amazing throughout the year regardless of what the time of year. Meyer? Nothing to see here. The Ursa Co-Op and grain elevator. Not much else.
What exactly the folks are like? Well most individuals are very pleasant but hardy folks. Have to be to live along this river this close.
Everyone recognizes you too. With a full time, population of 10, everyone knows everyone.
Folks residing in a small town get an upbringing that makes them respect history. Here in Meyer history is a constant reminder with the frequent and expected floods.
Folks here find it very easy to be informed since everyone knows everyone. If something big happens, you will find out about it soon enough.
Points of interest near Meyer
Airports
- The Adwell Corporation Airport
- Meeker Airport
- Schnelle Airport
- H Meeker Airport
- Caldwell Airport
- Lewis County Regional Airport-6m6
- Lewis County Rgnl
Churches
- First Baptist Church, which is on 407 North 6th Street, Canton.
- Life Tabernacle, which is on 31460 Missouri 16, Canton.
- Canton Christian Church, which is on 512 College Street, Canton.
- St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, which is on 300 South 7th Street, La Grange.
- Ursa Christian Church, which is on 102 Frederick Street, Ursa.
- Zion Church, which is on 107 Smith Street, Ursa.
- Redeemer Baptist Church, which is on 405 Lewis Street, Canton.
- Immanuel United Methodist Church, which is on 601 Washington Street, Canton.
Fire Stations
- Ursa Fire Protection District, which is on Ursa.
- R-V Fire Protection District, Canton Station, which is on 213 Clark Street, Canton.
- Lima Fire Department, which is on Lima.
- La Grange Community Fire Association, which is on 704 Route C, La Grange.
- R-V Fire Protection District Canton Station #2, which is on Canton Township.
Universities
- Culver-Stockton College, which is on 1 College Hill, Canton.
- Henderson Hall, which is on Henderson Hall, Canton.
- Herrick Foundation Center, which is on Canton.
- All Faith Chapel, which is on 1 College Hill, Canton.
- Johnson-Turner IDEA Center, which is on Canton.
- Meaders Lounge, which is on Culver Road, Canton.
- Gladys Crown Student Center, which is on 1 College Hill, Canton.
Stadiums
- Himsl Field, which is on Activities and Recreation Center, Canton.
- Ellison A. Poulton Stadium, which is on Joe Charles Fieldhouse, Canton.
Secondary Schools
- Canton High School, which is on 200 South 4th Street, Canton.
- Cedar Falls School, which is on 19481 State Highway B, Canton.
Parks
- Saukenauk Scout Reservation, which is on 2948 East 1000th Street, Mendon.
- Bear Creek Public Use Area, which is on Ursa.
- Upper Mississippi Lock and Dam 20, which is on Canton.
- Mississippi Park RV Campgrounds, which is on 700 North Front Street, Canton.
- Community Garden, which is on 510 Clark Street, Canton.
- Central Park, which is on 101-199 South 5th Street, Canton.
- Martin Park, which is on 606 South 4th Street, Canton.
- Veterans Memorial Park, which is on 1002 Brose Avenue, Canton.
- Lazy Dayz Campground, which is on 19430 State Highway P, Canton.
Museums
- Golden Age Toys / Remember When Toy Museum, which is on 19481 State Highway B, Canton.
City halls
- La Grange City Hall, which is on 118 Main Street, La Grange.
Govt offices
- Village of Ursa, which is on 107 South Warsaw Street, Ursa.
- City of Canton, MO, which is on 400 Lewis Street, Canton.
- Canton City Collections, which is on 106 North 5th Street #2, Canton.
- Canton Port Authority, which is on Canton.
- Hunt Drainage Pumping Station, which is on 46 North Co Road 150, Warsaw.
- Canton Water Plant, which is on 32366 130th Street, Canton.
Nearby Towns and Suburbs
- Canton is 1 mile to the south-west.
- Santuzza is 4 miles to the north-west.
- Lima is 6 miles to the east.
- Marcelline is 7 miles to the east.
- La Grange is 7 miles to the south.
- Benjamin is 7 miles to the west.
- Laura is 7 miles to the north-west.
- Ursa is 8 miles to the south-east.
- Rock Creek is 8 miles to the south-east.
- Durgen is 8 miles to the south-west.
- Tioga is 9 miles to the north-east.
- Gregory Landing is 9 miles to the north.
- Derrahs is 10 miles to the north-west.
- Saint Patrick is 10 miles to the north-west.
- Weber is 10 miles to the south-west.
- Sellers is 11 miles to the south-west.
