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Chesterfield, Missouri

Located in St. Louis County, Missouri, Chesterfield was established in 1988. Affluent western St. Louis suburb. Chesterfield Valley was developed on the Missouri River floodplain.
Founded 1988 | Population 49,000 | Peak 49,000 (2024) | County St. Louis County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Chesterfield, Missouri

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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Chesterfield's character and economy.
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1950 Economic Development: Chesterfield grew through manufacturing and industry.
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1950 Natural Disaster: Chesterfield was impacted by a significant flooding.
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1988 Founded: Chesterfield was founded in St. Louis County.
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2010 Modern Era: Chesterfield continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Chesterfield

Jan 1, 1970
Missouri High School Students Walk Out Protest Transgender Girl
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (March 7, 2016) — Tensions boiled over at a Missouri high school on Monday when dozens of students staged a …
Jan 1, 1970
Missouri Lawmakers Consider Bills Both Sides Gun Debate
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (March 3, 2016) – In the midst of a heated national conversation on firearms, Missouri’s lawmakers too…
Jan 1, 1970
Vicious Assault Missouri Couple Caught Surveillance Camera Video
Missouri (August 26, 2015) – A brutal attack on a local couple shook the community last week when chilling surveillance footage …
Jan 1, 1970
Missouri Woman Threatens Teenagers Handgun Video
ST. LOUIS, Missouri – Back in August 2015, a heated confrontation in a suburban neighborhood escalated into a frightening ordeal…

Complete Historical Timeline

1890 Culture
Higher Education
1950 Industry
Economic Development
1950 Disaster
Natural Disaster
1988 Culture
Founded
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Affluent western St. Louis suburb.
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Chesterfield Valley was developed on the Missouri River floodplain.
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Major retail and corporate corridor.
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Chesterfield is located in St. Louis County, Missouri.
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Chesterfield was founded in 1988.

Famous People from Chesterfield, Missouri

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Clayton Keller
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Robbie Daymond
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Luke Kunin
Ice Hockey Player · Born Dec 4, 1997 · Age 28
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Jeremy Maclin
American Football Player · Born May 11, 1988 · Age 37
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Emily Sisson
Long-Distance Runner · Born Oct 12, 1991 · Age 34

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