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With a population of just over 36,600, Cape Girardeau is the largest city between St. Louis and Memphis. Located along Interstate 55 and at the banks of the Mississippi River, the city's economy is diverse.
It is the home to Southeast Missouri State University and a large medical and retail hub.
The city dates back to 1793 when Louis Lorimier founded the Cape Girardeau through a Spanish Land Grant.
Southeast Missouri Hospital is one of the largest employers in Cape Girardeau, with a job force of 2,100 people. |
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