ST. CHARLES COUNTY HISTORY

By Dorris Keeven-Franke

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History happens. All stories, especially the difficult ones, need to be heard. Award winning author, a public historian, professional genealogist, and International speaker. Member of the Missouri Speakers Bureau and the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

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  • Missouri’s Emancipation

    Missouri’s Emancipation

    Missouri’s Emancipation of its’ slaves would not happen until January 11, 1865. The Constitutional Convention called together in St. Louis was chaired by German born Arnold Krekel, a founder of O’Fallon, Missouri…

  • The Fourth of July

    The Fourth of July

    Happy Birthday America! This is a day we can all celebrate!

  • Blanchette’s house…

    Blanchette’s house…

    Circa 1793 – The site of the home of the City of Saint Charles’ founder Louis Blanchette who settled here with his wife and children in 1769. Soon after he was appointed Commandant by the Spanish he built three buildings along the small stream nearby. 906 S. Main (still standing)