A stop on the Little Dixie Highway-Great River Road trip & Home of the Missouri Statue of Liberty!
Step back in time at Historic ILASCO, a once-thriving cement company town founded in 1903 by immigrants recruited to work at the Atlas Portland Cement Company. Discover the remnants of the community, including the 1909 concrete jail, murals and striking monuments honoring the diverse ethnic heritage of its immigrant residents.
At its peak, ILASCO had 3,000 residents from Eastern and Southern Europe. Cement produced here played a crucial role in major projects like the Panama Canal and Mississippi River locks and dams. ILASCO’s history spans over 120 years and its cultural legacy endures in the Hannibal area.
We preserve what is left for the love of family, history & country. Join us in celebrating the history of this unique heritage for future generations.