When I grew up in Flat River we used to always hang out , and use , the "swinging bridge". Do you have photos of that?

said flatrivermo 2007.05.29 at 18:10:29 PDT

Bettye, Just found your site here! Great photos of Flat River. I used to live across the street from the St. Francois Post Office. Bill Blackwell

said billb286 2007.03.18 at 15:25:57 PDT

My in-laws, Vernon and Alice (Allen) Estes, lived in Flat River. Thanks to photos, before he died, I was able to have him identify some of the places familiar to him. They attended Flat River H.S. and Eugene and Emerson Grade Schools, and attended the Methodist Church. His father, James Perry Estes worked at the St. Joe Lead Mine. If anyone has related information, I would love to hear from you. Jennifer estesg@erols.com

said estes50 2007.03.04 at 14:56:40 PST

i attended eugene field scholl 1946 to 1949. mr cochran was the principal. Mrs Sildby was my second grade teacher and mrs Evanko was my third grade teacher.

said kat1op 2006.06.29 at 00:56:39 PDT

The last time I was in Flat River they had turned the Gray Hound terminal into a dry cleaners. That's been a few years back.

said philmurdic 2005.09.25 at 17:44:10 PDT

The last time I was in Flat River they had turned the Gray Hound terminal into a dry cleaners. That's been a few years back.

said philmurdic 2005.09.25 at 17:44:10 PDT

The best possible place to find lots of info of Flat River, is Dave Darnell in Desloge. He has been acquiring info for years and has written, with photos of all the area.

said philmurdic 2005.09.25 at 17:42:33 PDT

The best possible place to find lots of info of Flat River, is Dave Darnell in Desloge. He has been acquiring info for years and has written, with photos of all the area.

said philmurdic 2005.09.25 at 17:42:33 PDT

HI I AM RACHAEL, AND I HAVE LIVED IN FLAT RIVER MISSOURI FOR 9 YEARS AND IM TRYING TO GET ALL THE INFORMATION I CAN. SOO IF ANY ONE HAS ANY THING AT ALL, POTOS, WEB SITES, NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS, VIDEO CLIPS, NAMES, DATES, JUST ANY INFO AT ALL WILL BE GREAT. FOR THOSE WHO READ THIS AND REPLY BLESS YOUR HEARTS, I REALY NEED THIS INFO. THANK YOU. AGAIN, YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT PRINCESS01281991@AOL.COM THANX.

said rachael1479701 2005.09.05 at 13:37:27 PDT

I have family pictues that were made in the Flat River/BonneTerre area. If anyone knows of any Hipshers living there please contact me. Ghipsher01@bellsouth.net

said ghipsher01 2004.01.13 at 07:35:24 PST

I have an old family album that belonged to my grandparents. Unfortunately, they both passed away before the album was found. Several of the pictures were made by a photographer in Bonne Terre and Flat River at the turn of the century. I've begun a search and seeing pictures of Flat River has inspired me to look further in that direction.

said ghipsher01 2004.01.13 at 07:35:24 PST

Would you just happen to have the names of the miners? Thanks LenMoore@Charter.net

said lenmoore 2003.12.21 at 13:40:23 PST

What a nice journey into the past! My grandparents lived in Flat River and I spent MANY happy days and weeks there in the 50s and 60s. I knew principal Clarence Cochrane quite well, as he went to my grandparents' church. Thanks so much! Earl Dunbar

said e4dunbar 2003.04.05 at 11:45:25 PST

Just as I Remember. If only we could have it back.

said 2002.11.29 at 10:48:21 PST

Thanks for posting the picture of Flat River Bank. A long time ago a family member robbed that bank. Is there any history on bank robberies in Flat River? danjconway@hotmail.com

said 2002.11.18 at 00:09:23 PST

Wow! What a great trip! The views of (1940s) Main Street show Flat River as it was when I first saw it. I loved seeing (Mrs. Fowler and Ms. Silsby) two of my Emerson school teachers. Then there was the bank where, as a child, I opened my first savings account. The sight of my old high school flooded to my mind with all of the sights and sounds that echoed through those halls. But best of all is my memory of a sweet kiss that was shared there. The memories of my years in Flat River (1946-1957) are like warm honey to my soul. They ever sweeten my life.

said 2002.09.03 at 12:23:11 PDT

Very nice, love greyhound bus terminal in Missouri, wonder if its still there ? Greyhound driver(Quebec, Can.)thanks for posting it

said splitwindow3 2002.01.03 at 11:53:01 PST

The pictures of the teachers setting at table remind me of my days at Emerson School. Mrs. Fowler and Ms. Silsby were teachers there also.

said 2001.08.24 at 21:05:12 PDT

Very nice enjoyed looking in the past, sent to my son in Maryland. Plan on sending to some of my class mates.

said 2001.01.25 at 14:32:34 PST

Very nice enjoyed looking in the past, sent to my son in Maryland. Plan on sending to some of my class mates.

said 2001.01.25 at 14:27:22 PST

Bettye, these are great shots. For many years, my idea of a vacation was visiting my Grandmother in Flat River. These pictures bring back wonderful memories. Thanks for posting them.

said 2001.01.22 at 20:34:52 PST

I now live in the Panhandle of Texas..enjoyed the trip back thru Flat River and Bonne Terre...Borned and raised in Bonne Terre

said 2001.01.07 at 12:22:02 PST

Thank you for your pictures. My wife and I live in Alabama now and enjoyed your blast from the past.

said 2001.01.07 at 10:44:01 PST

We found it very enjoyable.

said 2000.12.28 at 17:05:51 PST

This is very good site I,ve sent it to several people Keep up the good work

said 2000.11.11 at 05:26:09 PST