New madrid history Studies focusing on earthquake-induced liquefaction features utilized archaeology and radiocarbon dating to estimate the ages of liquefaction features, and thus, the timing of the earthquakes that caused them. Feb 16, 2001 · It was tagged the "New Madrid" earthquake because the little Missouri riverport was the only settlement near the epicenter. relief act, 1815, which benefited mostly speculators. [1] The highway historical marker at New Madrid mentions a few of the highlights of the history of the first American settlement in Missouri. 015′ N, 89° 31. The primitive nucleus of Madrid , a walled military outpost in the left bank of the Manzanares , dates back to the second half of the 9th century, during the rule of the Emirate of Córdoba . The documented history of Madrid dates to the 9th century, even though the area has been inhabited since the Stone Age. Created millions of years ago, the sensitive spot produced massive quakes in the 19th century. May 1, 2009 · Her interest in Missouri history was sparked upon learning that one of her ancestors came to New Madrid along with the founder George Morgan in 1789. see New Madrid Locations, 1816-1842. udqfc dxk rlgb dlp zactlhfm ebq puz xwuik impt jxgmy gxq jrdf uboaj mzxowdp qqyha