Ferguson, Suburban city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
Ferguson is a suburb in eastern Missouri and part of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area covering roughly 6 square miles (16 square kilometers). Several residential neighborhoods stretch along main roads lined with shopping centers and service facilities.
Settler William B. Ferguson transferred land to the North Missouri Railroad in 1855 for a depot station. The community received official city status in 1894 and developed into a St. Louis suburb.
The public library hosts reading programs and educational events for different age groups throughout the year. Local parks and recreation areas draw neighborhood families for weekend picnics and outdoor sports activities.
The Ferguson-Florissant School District operates several educational facilities throughout the community for different age levels. Public transit connects the suburb to downtown St. Louis through regional bus routes.
Emerson Electric Company moved its headquarters here during the 1940s and became a major employer in the technology sector. The company campus shaped the economic development of the city for decades.
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