Located in St. Louis County, Missouri, Florissant was founded in 1786. One of oldest cities west of the Mississippi (1786). 'Florissant' means 'flowering' in French.
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Founded1786|Population51,000|Peak51,000(2024)|CountySt. Louis County
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1786French Settlement: One of oldest west of Mississippi.
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1857Incorporated: Florissant was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010Modern Era: Florissant continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020Modern Growth: Florissant continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Did You Know?
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One of oldest cities west of the Mississippi (1786).
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'Florissant' means 'flowering' in French.
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Adjacent to Ferguson.
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Florissant is located in St. Louis County, Missouri.
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Florissant has a population of approximately 51,000.
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