Experience one of Missouri’s most fascinating company towns, a hidden gem in the Hannibal, MO zip code.
Founded in 1903 to serve the Atlas Portland Cement Company, families from Slovakia, Italy, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Poland, Ukraine created our vibrant village rich in culture and tradition.
Visitors can explore the stories of our families, landmarks and hidden history through a self-guided audio walking tour, available year-round.
Discover a church built in 1915, monuments, ghost sign ads, the old jail, AL’s Tavern, historic bridge and the enduring legacy of the families who helped build the region.
Guided walking tours are also available for groups of 10 or more with advance reservations and offer a more in-depth look at the people, places and traditions that made ILASCO a truly unique American melting pot.
A great place to stop on your Little Dixie Highway- Great River Road trip!
Home of the Missouri Statue of Liberty.
Come experience a place where dreams, industry and community spirit forged a lasting legacy along the Mississippi River.
We preserve what is left for the love of family, history & country. Join us in celebrating the history of our unique heritage for future generations.