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.

Tag: Lewis and Clark

  • The Commandant and his Church

    The Commandant and his Church

    More stories of early St. Charles…the home of Presbyterian Minister Timothy Flint, whose honored guest was once the famous author Washington Irving who would share the setting of this visit in his several of his books… Read More

  • Establishing the birth of a City

    Establishing the birth of a City

    When does a city become a city? Even though Saint Charles was incorporated in 1809, it was here for many years before that!

  • The Lewis and Clark Expedition

    The Lewis and Clark Expedition

    The Corps would await Meriwether Lewis who was in St. Louis attending to some business. Everyone would enjoy themselves for one last time with the village, waiting for the expedition to begin. St. Charles Missouri is celebrating its 250th birthday in 2019. In St. Charles visit the Lewis and Clark Boathouse for an excellent museum…