St. Charles

by Valerie Battle Kienzle and Valerie Battle Kienzle with the St. Charles County Historical Society

Book Overview

Incorporated in 1809, St. Charles has distinguished itself as a historically significant city with a small-town feel. Located on the banks of the Missouri River, St. Charles has been called the Williamsburg of the West. Repurposed buildings draw thousands of visitors each year, yet the city's historical importance is more than streets and structures. St. Charles was the scene of notable events, including the 1804 launching of Meriwether Lewis and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738591149
• ISBN13: 9780738591148
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.1"