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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  • August 10,1821

    August 10,1821

    Now, therefore, I, James Monroe, President of the United States, in pursuance of the resolution of Congress aforesaid, have issued this my proclamation, announcing the fact that the said State of Missouri has assented to the fundamental condition required by the resolution of Congress aforesaid, whereupon the admission of the said State of Missouri into…

  • Bonhomme

    Bonhomme

    passed Several Small farms on the bank, and a large creek on the Lbd. Side Called Bonom …

  • The Little Hills

    The Little Hills

    “it is terminated by a range of small hills, hence the appellation of petit Cote, a name by which this vilage is better known”