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1. www.britannica.com › place › Saint-Louis-MissouriSt. Louis | Gateway to the West & Home of the Blues

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   4 days ago · The city was the seat of government for the Louisiana (1805) and Missouri (1812) territories. With the arrival of steamboats in 1817, St. Louis began to grow rapidly and became an important river port. German and Irish immigrants settled there in the 19th century.

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   Where was the first church west of the Mississippi River?

   • Greek Revival. The first cathedral west of the Mississippi River / 38.61778°N 90.24222°W / 38.61778; -90.24222 ( Immaculate Conception Church (St. Louis)) Lindell and N. Grand Blvds.

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   When did Mississippi become a state?

   • D'Evereux Hall in Natchez. Built in 1840, the mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mississippi became the 20th state on December 10, 1817. David Holmes was the first governor. The state was still occupied as ancestral land by several Native American tribes, including Choctaw, Natchez, Houma, Creek, and Chickasaw.

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   Where did Mississippi immigrants come from?

   • In 2018, The top countries of origin for Mississippi's immigrants were Mexico, Guatemala, India, the Philippines and Vietnam. Americans of Scots-Irish, English and Scottish ancestry are present throughout the state.

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   When did the Mississippi Territory become a part of the United States?

   • After the American Revolution (1775–83), Britain ceded this area to the new United States of America. The Mississippi Territory was organized on April 7, 1798, from territory ceded by Georgia and South Carolina to the United States. Their original colonial charters theoretically extended west to the Pacific Ocean.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StSt. Louis - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · St. Louis (/ s eɪ n t ˈ l uː ɪ s, s ən t-/ saynt LOO-iss, sənt-) is an independent city in the U.S. state of Missouri.It is located near the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri rivers.

   • Elevation: 466 ft (142 m)
   • Named for: Louis IX of France

   • Area code: 314/557
   • State: Missouri

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5. facts.net › world › cities30 Facts about St. Louis (MO) - Facts.net

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   Apr 28, 2024 · St. Louis is known as the “Gateway to the West.” Due to its location on the Mississippi River, St. Louis played a pivotal role in westward expansion during the 19th century. The city was named after King Louis IX of France. St. Louis was founded in 1764 and named in honor of King Louis IX, the only French monarch to be canonized as a saint.

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7. unseenstlouis.substack.com › p › behind-the-grandBehind the grand façade: The rich history of St. Louis City Hall

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   Apr 17, 2024 · March 4, 2003. November 28, 2022. St. Louis is a city of rich history and spectacular architecture, and City Hall, located at the intersection of Tucker Blvd and Market St, is no exception. Many of us have driven past this unusual building and perhaps even conducted business within its walls.

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8. libguides.wustl.edu › stl-urban-historySt. Louis History -- Archival Sources - Research Guides at ...

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   Apr 30, 2024 · A searing portrait of the racial dynamics that lie inescapably at the heart of our nation, told through the turbulent history of the city of St. Louis. From Lewis and Clark's 1804 expedition to the 2014 uprising in Ferguson, American history has been made in St. Louis.

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9. stlouiscalendar.com › events › missouri-history-museumMissouri History Museum Events - St Louis Calendar

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   9 minutes ago · The Missouri History Museum is located in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The Museum has several continuing exhibits that feature the 1904 World's Fair, the past history of St. Louis and a Charles A. Lindbergh display.