Missouri Meerschaum Company is keeping the magic of corn cob pipes alive, even using a heritage corn hybrid dating back to the 1900s. The big cob creates the perfect pith for making pipes.

The last corn cob pipe company in the U.S., vowing to stay strong to its roots. “All the pipes we make are from corn cobs we grow,” said Morgan. He says the secret sauce for the 150-year-old ...