St. Charles Historic District

The district extends over eight blocks along Main Street, featuring more than 100 historic buildings constructed between 1807 and the 1890s.

St. Charles Historic District marks the location where Lewis and Clark prepared their expedition in 1804, spending six days at this final outpost before heading west.

The buildings within the district display Greek Revival and Renaissance Revival architectural elements, representing the evolution of American construction methods through the 19th century.

Visitors can access the district through guided walking tours that start at the First Missouri State Capitol Buildings and continue along Main Street.

The district contains structures from three separate expansion periods, with the 1996 addition incorporating 41 buildings in the northern section of Main Street.

Location: Missouri

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.77583,-90.47806

Latest update: March 20, 2025 07:58