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: St. Charles City

  • The Boone’s Lick Road

    The Boone’s Lick Road

    The first roads were simply animal traces that the indigenous people followed. These developed as the population grew into trails, and then into roads that could be maintained…

  • William Eckert

    William Eckert

    William Eckert is one of St. Charles’ most interesting charachters! His story gives us interesting insight into some of the City’s most intriguing history… Read more

  • Franklin School

    Franklin School

    For over half of a century, this was the only African American High School available in St. Charles County. Student came from as far as Wentzville. This is a very special place that needs to be understood, recalled, and preserved.