5 Great Things About St. Charles

The following blog is by Ruth Fross.

Yes, there are stop signs in St. Charles, but that is not all to be observed in this Historical setting. Nestled on the Missouri River, this River Town has welcomed fur traders, Missionaries,  explorers, adventurers and any passersby needing a place to rest. Missouri became the 24th State August 10, 1821 and St. Charles was its Capital until 1826 when the new capital building in Jefferson City was completed. 

St. Charles, as any notable historian would report, became a popular trading post founded by a French / Canadian fur trader, Louis Blanchette. In fact, the  pair of twin bridges crossing the Missouri River bear the name of Blanchette.

The area has been heavily influenced by various European settlers as the varied architectural designs reflect. While strolling down the bricked Main Street in Old Town take time to grasp the significance of illustrious St. Charles.

Five additional points of interest that make St. Charles a place to remember and revisit.

• It is the third largest city in Missouri and home to Lindenwood University.

• A short drive to St. Louis which is known as being the ‘Gateway to the West’.

• Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum have replica boats used in expedition.

• Daniel Boone and his family settled in St. Charles County in Defiance, MO.

• After WWII, a major highway project was created. A historical marker declares that St. Charles was an initial starting point in 1956.

  Check it all out, including the stop signs.