St. Charles Points of Interest
Picturesque St. Charles hugs the banks of the Missouri River. The mixture of French, early American and German influences and careful restoration to make this a unique historical town.
Main Street of St. Charles was recognized as a historic district in 1970. The street includes the Chouteau Mill, Western House, Eckert's Tavern, where the Santa Fe Trail route was established, Stone Row, Odd Fellows Hall and the Market House.
For more information on these sites, contact the Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau, located at the corner of First Capitol Drive and South Main Street, at 636-946-7776 or 800-366-2427.
2. First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site is located behind you. The site is owned by Missouri State Parks. Tours are available; call 636-940-3322.
4. Katy Caboose #139 in Frontier Park is painted in the green and yellow color scheme in the last days of the Katy Railroad.
4. St. Charles Katy Depot has been restored and occasionally hosts art exhibitions. For availability, call the Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau at 636-946-7776.
4. Frontier Park with this Lewis and Clark sculpture is St. Charles' greenway along the Missouri River.
5. Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center is located at the
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11. The Academy of the Sacred Heart was established in 1818 by St. Philippine Duchesne. The founder's shrine is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. To arrange a guided tour, call 636-946-6127, ext. 1801.
Frenchtown Historic District retains some of the early flavor of St. Charles. The Frenchtown Heritage Museum on Second Street documents the history of Frenchtown. This photo was taken around 1909.
7. Lindenwood University was founded in 1827, and is one of the oldest colleges west of the Mississippi River.
14. The Market House is home to the St. Charles County Historical Society; call 636-946-9828.
17. Stone Row includes the first state jail, 1821-1826.
18. At Eckert's Tavern in 1827, surveyors approved the official route of the Santa Fe Trail.
19. The Western House, a popular inn for travelers on the Boone's Lick Road, was restored in the 1970s.
20. Chouteau Mill was identified as a good mill site by Louis Blanchette. IT later became the St. Charles Woolen Mill.
Erected by Missouri State Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration
Location. 38° 46.797′ N, 90° 28.845′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. Marker is at the intersection of South Riverside Drive and Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on South Riverside Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 S Riverside Dr, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Charles to Machens (here, next to this marker); St. Charles to Greens Bottom (here, next to this marker); Lewis and Clark in Missouri (here, next to this marker); First Missouri State Capitol (here, next to this marker); History of St. Charles (here, next to this marker); First State Capitol of Missouri (within shouting distance of this marker); 136 South Main (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 130 South Main (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
