A college town, Cape Girardeau is the home of Southeast Missouri State University. The city also has a substantial health care industry. Numerous structures and murals located throughout the area commemorate the city's history. The largest and perhaps most dramatic is the Mississippi River Tales Mural, located on the city's downtown floodwall. Behind the floodwall lies the Riverfront Park of Cape Girardeau Missouri, where riverboats dock and visitors can view the Mississippi River. Other landmarks include the Fort D. Historic Site and the Confederate War Memorial. There are also 39 historic sites in Cape Girardeau that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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