Louis Bolduc House
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
In commemorating the history of the
United States of America
— — Map (db m144085) HM
Civil War Event - August 15, 1861
During the night, a military force comprised of 250 Zouaves of the 8th Missouri Infantry Regiment and an artillery piece with its 13 men arrived from Cape Girardeau. They were under the command of Major . . . — — Map (db m143584) HM
Oldest permanent settlement in Missouri founded ca. 1735 by Illinois French as river depot for lead and salt. Moved 3 miles to present site after 1785 flood. Named for the patroness sait of Paris.
A vivid reminder of claims of France and Spain . . . — — Map (db m143474) HM
Founded in 1759, Ste. Genevieve Parish lays claim to being the oldest parish West of the Mississippi River, "The Mother Church of the West".
After the town of Ste. Genevieve moved from its original location near the edge of the Mississippi . . . — — Map (db m144084) HM
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