St. Louis
Missouri
City of Saint Louis
History
St. Louis's current boundaries were established in 1876, when voters approved separation from St Louis County and establishment of a home rule charter. St. Louis was the nation's first home rule city, but unlike most, it was separated from any county. Baltimore also is a similarly divided metropolis. Although this boundary would in the future prove a severe limitation to the City of St. Louis, at the time there was ample room for the city to grow within its fixed boundaries. After the Civil War, St. Louis continued its rapid growth, and by 1900 was a major manufacturing center. Industries grew in St. Louis because of the city's dominance in the region, its access to rail and water transportation, and the city's central location in the nation. The 1874 construction of the Eads Bridge made St. Louis an important link in the continuing growth of transcontinental rail travel--but came too late to prevent Chicago from overtaking it as the largest rail hub in the nation. By the 1890s, St. Louis was the nation's fourth largest city.
Recent News
MDC Deer Management Creates More Hunting Opportunities in the St. Louis Region this Season
Saint Louis, MO - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has greatly expanded opportunities for hunters this coming deer season. Last year’s deer season was comprised of an archery season and several portions of firearms season…
Read More »MDC’s Scouting Event and Family Fun Day July 15 in Forest Park
Scouts and outdoors lovers - come to MDC’s Scouting Event and Family Fun Day July 15 in Forest Park Scouts can work toward merit badges and non-scouting families can learn helpful skills at this free event. St. LOUIS, Mo.—Attention…
Read More »MDC and Partners to Host Clean up and Nature in Your Neighborhood Family Fun Day in O’Fallon Park May 6
MDC and partners to host clean up and Nature in Your Neighborhood Family Fun Day in O’Fallon Park May 6 The whole family is invited to celebrate nature and help with environmental justice action to beautify the park. Saint Louis, MO - Nature…
Read More »City of Saint Louis News Election Judges Needed
In the upcoming April 4th, 2023, General Municipal Election in St. Louis County, voters will be choosing candidates and deciding on ballot issues for various public entities. Election Judges and Student Election Judges are needed to administer such…
Read More »City Of Saint Louis : LSL Monthly E-Newsletter - September 6, 2022
New Regulations to Boring and Excavations Affecting Public Utilities - The Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance imposing new regulations on boring and excavation work permitted within the City. In addition to creating a new…
Read More »City of Saint Louis News Holiday Trash Service Schedule
Republic Services® drivers and staff will be celebrating Labor Day with their families. Therefore, the following holiday schedule will be in effect for all residential routes. Monday, September 5th Service will be on Tuesday the 6th Tuesday,…
Read More »City of Saint Louis News DPH Media Update - August 10, 2022
DPH Media Update Vaccination Clinic This Weekend DPH is hosting a back-to-school immunization clinic Saturday. This effort is especially crucial this year because children as young as 6 months old can now get a COVID-19 vaccination along with…
Read More »City Of Saint Louis Notary Services
St. Louis County Library offers notary services free to all patrons at all locations. Notary services are available Monday through Saturday during normal library hours, but not less than 15 minutes before closing. Service is dependent on staff…
Read More »City of Saint Louis News Help Wanted - Street Dept. Worker
The City of St. John located in St. Louis County, Missouri is accepting applications for a laborer to work in the Street Department. This person will perform a wide variety of tasks such as repair of concrete streets and sidewalks, asphalt streets…
Read More »This Week In Olivette - April 25, 2022
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Read More »St. Louis County Police Holding Drug Take-Back Day At Twin Oaks Town Hall
As part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, the St. Louis County Police Department will offer residents a chance to get rid of unwanted, expired or leftover prescription pills from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, at Twin Oaks Town…
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