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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  • THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY

    THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY

    “The Underground Railroad is one of the most remarkable stories in American history. This is a story of ordinary men and women coming together in harmony, united to pursue the extraordinary mission of helping those in their journey to freedom. This movement, which thrived from the late 18th century through the Civil War, was a testament to the…

  • JUNETEENTH

    JUNETEENTH

    Sadly, it would not be until that following June 19th, that the U.S. Military would arrive in Texas and those that had been freed there were even told of what Lincoln had done! Today we celebrate that day as JUNETEENTH.

  • The Alexander house in Dardenne Prairie

    The Alexander house in Dardenne Prairie

    By 1834, the house would be complete, and James Alexander became the area’s Postmaster of what he named Stockland. The area was growing rapidly and being located directly on the Boone’s Lick Road was of great advantage. Read the entire story…