Shakertowne, Missouri — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Shakertowne, Perry County.
| City | Shakertowne |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Perry |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.69085 |
| Longitude | -89.872177 |
| Population | 569 |
| Density | 121.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Shakertowne is a locality in Perry County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 569. The population density is 121.6 people per km². Shakertowne is located at 37.6908°N, 89.8722°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63775.
Shakertowne sprawls across rolling hills, a landscape of dappled sunlight and deep shadows where the very air seems to hum with the quiet industry of the earth. It lies 32.9 miles north-west of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 324°T), and is situated 2.4 miles south-south-west of Perryville. Oak and hickory trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, guard fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards the horizon, their green a vibrant testament to the fertile soil. The gentle slopes of Perry County rise and fall with a natural grace, the land breathing a slow, steady rhythm that has shaped the lives of those who call Shakertowne home. Creeks, ribbons of silver in the morning light, carve their way through the terrain, their murmurs a constant companion to the rustling leaves. The story of Shakertowne is one of quiet resilience and resourceful living, its roots tracing back to the early settlers who saw in this fertile land a promise of sustenance and a place to build a life. The local economy, once driven by the bounty of the fields and the timber harvested from the surrounding woods, now finds its strength in a blend of agriculture and small, specialized manufacturing. The scent of freshly tilled earth mingles with the faint aroma of woodsmoke from homesteads, a sensory reminder of the enduring connection to the land. While grand monuments are few, the true landmarks of Shakertowne are the weathered barns, the sturdy farmhouses, and the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet strength that has weathered seasons and generations, shaping the character of this distinctive corner of Missouri.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Shakertowne, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Shakertowne and Perry County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Shakertowne is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Shakertowne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |