The first bridge across the Meramec River was located at this site. This wooden covered toll structure was privately owned and opened in 1854. The original cost for this bridge was $19,000. In 1874 the bridge became toll free when it was purchased . . . — — Map (db m194359) HM
You see before you the Meramec River. The Meramec covers a distance of 193.5 river miles from its headwaters 170 miles west to the junction with the Mississippi River. On its journey to Fenton the river meanders through beautiful Ozark countryside . . . — — Map (db m194349) HM
During the early 1900s the river became a popular recreational area for swimming, fishing and canoeing activities. River resorts began to develop and the banks were lined with clubhouses. During the Roaring 20s trainloads of weekend visitors were . . . — — Map (db m194357) HM
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Shanksville
Somerset County, P.A.
"They saved many lives…"
World Trade Center
New York City
"All were innocent, all were heroes"
Rudolph Giuliani
Former Mayor of New York City . . . — — Map (db m194362) WM
William Long founded Fenton in 1819, naming it after his grandmother, Elizabeth Fenton Bennet. The original town plat covered 12 acres, consisting of 8 square blocks. The first lots were sold in 1819.
The incorporation of Fenton in 1874 was . . . — — Map (db m194350) HM
Greenway History
• The Meramec Greenway was established in 1975 with the mandate to plan and coordinate the recovery of 108 miles of the lower Meramec River that had deteriorated from years of abuse and neglect. The Meramec River . . . — — Map (db m194348) HM
Park History
• This area was originally named Meramec Bend for the "big bend" the Meramec River makes to the south.
• Nearby salt springs attracted early Native Americans and the valley's first European settlers. Numerous tribes . . . — — Map (db m194343) HM
Park History
• In April 1969, St. Louis County accepted a gift of 37.4 acres of land from Winter Brothers Material Company and a lease of 13.12 additional acres for $1.00 per year. This was the beginning of George Winter County Park. . . . — — Map (db m156709) HM
In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II
Ambrose Chott • Clinton C. Cavitt • G. Wm. Delaney • Glen A. Kreher • Geo. Meiborg • Geo. Michalik • Warren A. Schulze • Leonard J. Spaulding • Joseph Wallach Jr. • Jacob Wertich . . . — — Map (db m289904) WM
