I sent my youngest daughter on a mission last Thursday while I was home trying to get over a case of the flu. She was questioning my request. “Doors? You want pictures of doors?” Yes, I told her, pretty ones, interesting ones. You got this. She hesitated but then said ok as she beebopped out the door.
Her destination, Rocheport, Missouri to stroll with her boyfriend along the Katy Trail and walk around that rivertown to basically enjoy an afternoon together. (they’re in love)
Since I have no idea what these doors are connected to, I’ll just give some information on Rocheport.
- Founded in 1825. Missouri joined statehood in 1821.
- They offer a winery, bed and breakfasts, restuarants and a nice variety of quaint little shops.
- Historically, it was a trading post for early settlers and Native Americans and was near a stopping point (where the Missouri River meets Moniteau Creek) for Lewis and Clark on their well-known expedition.
) - Population at 2010 census –239
- The village was noted by Zebulon Pike in 1806 (July 17, 1806 journal entry, The Expeditions of Zebulon Montgomery Pike. ed. Elliot Coues, Vol. 2, (1895) Harper, New York)
- The Flood of 93 covered a major portion of the town. So glad it was restored! Read some about the flood here.
- This coming Saturday 22 thru the 29 they are celebrating Octoberfest. You are welcome Rocheport for the free publicity 🙂
A wonderful place to visit away from the hustle and bustle of bigger cities if you’re ever in Mid-Missouri. The view in Autumn along the bluffs of the river are stunning!
Click the link below and find Norm’s blue button at the bottom of his Doors post for more outstanding entries.
Katy Trail Creations 
Your daughter did good work. 🙂 Handsome doors with interesting historical background.
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I will tell her you approve 🙂 She really loves photography and I knew she’d do well.
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Your daughter did great. Better than many in fact, especially for her first doorscursion. Please tell her the leader of the cult, er..club, approves 😀
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Will certainly do 🙂 thank you
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You may have introduced your daughter to door love. They are one of my favorite subjects.
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I hope so 😊 thank you
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Yeah! Mission accomplished! Most lovely.
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A nice ending 😊
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The last one is so pretty, but the bluish one probably more practical with a screen in front! Great doors:)
Always have loved doors with side panels! Now we have one, I covered it up with a curtain:)
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I love fabric so probably would do the same thing😊
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Rocheport is full of old homes with beautiful doors and lots and lots of antique stores! They have a great little historical museum. Have homemade ice cream at the Rocheport General Store and down by the Kady Trail is a little place called Mulberry Grill & Bakery, where you can get one of the best pizzas ever (including in Italy), baked in a homemade, wood-burning oven, which is outdoors by the trail.
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That sounds like a vacation spot to me 😊
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I explored a bit while while waiting for my husband and his friend to arrive for lunch. It was boiling hot, so after the museum, I had ice cream in the air-conditioned store. That made it easier to sit outside for the pizza, although it was well worth it!
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Fantastic doors! If they are celebrating Oktoberfest, I see pumpkins but no beer 🙂
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Well that was before the present weekend. I’m sure there’s some around there this weekend tho 😉
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