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St. Charles, Missouri

Located in St. Charles County, Missouri, St. Charles was founded in 1769. Lewis and Clark departed from St. Charles on their famous expedition. Missouri's first state capital before Jefferson City.
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Founded 1769 | Population 72,000 | Peak 72,000 (2024) | County St. Charles County

Top 10 Most Important Events for St. Charles, Missouri

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1769French Settlement: Louis Blanchette establishes Les Petites Côtes.
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1804Lewis & Clark Depart: Expedition starts from St. Charles.
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1821First State Capital: Missouri's first capital.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of St. Charles's identity and economy.
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2010Modern Era: St. Charles continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1769 Culture
French Settlement
1804 Culture
Lewis & Clark Depart
1821 Government
First State Capital
1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Lewis and Clark departed from St. Charles on their famous expedition.
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Missouri's first state capital before Jefferson City.
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Historic Main Street is one of the most charming in the Midwest.
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St. Charles is located in St. Charles County, Missouri.
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St. Charles was founded in 1769.
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