REGIONAL TOURISM MAP AVAILABLE

PERRYVILLE -- The Southeast Missouri Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission, headquartered in Perryville, has released an updated version of the regional tourism brochure "History: The Place to See...Southeast Missouri."

The fourth edition of the popular regional tourism map, it has been updated to reflect changes in facilities available for the public to visit in the seven-county Southeast Missouri region, which is composed of the counties of Cape Girardeau, Bollinger, Perry, Iron, Madison, Ste. Genevieve and St. Francois.

The brochure includes a map of historic and recreational sites, and is designed for self-guided tours. Information is included on old trails, post roads, generalized geography and topography, names of unincorporated communities, rural settlements, mines, quarries and mineral product plants located throughout the region.

An overview of the cultural and natural history of the area is also included.

The brochure was published by the Regional Planning Commission. Copies can be ordered by calling the commission at 547-8357. The brochure will also be distributed to state tourism centers.