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| | A Directory of Towns, Villages, and Hamlets of Missouri |
 | | The American State papers relate that John Johnson settled at Bird's Point, opposite Cairo, August 6th, 1800 by virtue of a grant from Henry Peyroux, commandant under the Spanish Government, but authorities conflict, and it seems doubtful to whom belongs the honor of making the first settlement in this county. |
 | | Fuget was north of Crosno on the Missouri Pacific R. Map of Mo., 1903, Geo. |
 | | Although it has the appearance of being attached to Missouri, it belongs to Kentucky, that State having had its title to the island confirmed by the United States Supreme Court after a long and spirited contest with Missouri. |
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