New Haven was founded in 1836 as a riverboat stop on the Missouri River called Miller's Landing. Founder Phillip Miller operated a wood yard on the river to fuel the steamboat trade. The arrival of the 'Iron Horse' Union Pacific Railroad in the 1850s brought more commerce and activity to the area. Due to this growth, the name was changed in 1856 to New Haven to reflect the movement away from steamships.

Settlers

German immigrants helped settle the area through the 19th century, many of them coming from Borgholzhausen, Germany. Today, New Haven maintains an active Sister-City partnership with Borgholzhause.

Prominent Neighbors

Early settlers in the river bottoms around New Haven were an interesting lot, with Daniel Boone and his extended family being the most prominent. The famous steamboat captain, William R Massie also grew up near by. Corporal John Colter, perhaps the most famous and colorful member of the Lewis & Clark Expedition eventually settled in New Haven. Where is actual remains are buried remain a mystery to scholars and local history buffs.

20th Century

New Haven has an active historical group called the New Haven Preservation Society, founded in 1987 to save the Historic New Haven School from demolition. The Society operates three museums at the old school and rents the kitchen and banquet hall out for various events. To visit their website, click the link below:

  

  

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