Ste. Genevieve, County seat in eastern Missouri, United States.
Located on elevated ground near the Mississippi River, Ste. Genevieve features vertical wooden post structures and limestone buildings across its historic district.
French Canadian colonists established this settlement in 1735, making it the first European community west of the Mississippi River in present-day Missouri.
The city maintains French colonial heritage through yearly celebrations of La Guiannée, where performers sing traditional songs door-to-door on New Year's Eve.
The National Park Service operates a welcome center on Market Street, providing guided tours and information about colonial architecture preservation.
Salt springs near Saline Creek supplied early French settlers with essential minerals for food preservation, contributing to the settlement's growth and sustainability.
Location: Ste. Genevieve County
Inception: 1735
Elevation above the sea: 117 m
Website: http://www.stegenevieve.org/
Website: http://stegenevieve.org
GPS coordinates: 37.97690,-90.04860
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40
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