Earth City, Commercial district in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States.
Earth City is a commercial zone in St. Louis County that sprawls along Interstate 70 near the Missouri River, positioned between Bridgeton and Maryland Heights. The district features a mix of warehousing, distribution centers, and retail operations spread across the landscape.
Development of the area began in the 1990s primarily as a logistics and commercial center, drawing its name from an industrial project of that era. An NFL team established a major facility here in the mid-1990s, which shaped the region's infrastructure for several decades.
The Lou Fusz Athletic Training Center, formerly Rams Park, now functions as a central location for soccer development in the region.
The area is best reached by car, as Interstate 70 runs directly through it with multiple exits available for easy access. Visitors should note this is primarily a business zone focused on retail and warehousing facilities rather than tourism.
The location functions officially as a community with no permanent residents, existing entirely as a business zone with substantial economic activity. Despite lacking residential areas, it serves as headquarters for major regional logistics operations and retail distribution networks.
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