1849Disaster
Louis fire of 1849 and the preceding and subsequent cholera outbreaks that killed one-tenth of the residents of downtown St.
1852History
The city of Kirkwood, named after the chief engineer, was platted in 1852.
1853Government
Founded in 1853, the city is named after James P.
1866Architecture
In 1866, the Quinette Cemetery was built, which is one of the five historic African American burial grounds in the St.
1887History
Senator
Marianne Moore (1887–1972), poet and writer
Bill Pleis, MLB player
Rodger O.
1893Architecture
Kirkwood Station, the train station of Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style was built in 1893.
1895Architecture
In 1895, the Meramec Highlands resort was built on the bluffs above the Meramec River.
1901Architecture
The museum's original building was built in 1901 and has undergone several renovations and expansions.
1940Government
Senator and 20th Governor of Missouri
Jack Buechner (1940–2020), former member, U.S.
1944Government
Founded in 1944, it restores, preserves, and displays a wide variety of vehicles spanning 15 decades of American history: cars, boats, aircraft, and in particular, locomotives a...
1961Culture
Since 1961, the festival has been held in Kirkwood Park, and consists of a parade and a fair.
1976Government
The Kirkwood Farmers' Market was founded in 1976.
1979Architecture
Opened in 1979, it receives over 500,000 visitors annually and has been visited by more than 10 million people.
1987History
House of Representatives (1987 to 1991)
Edgar W.
1993Military
Kirkwood won the Arbor Day Growth Award in 1993, 1997, 2003, and 2004.
2005Crime
== Crime ==
In 2005, 2007 and 2008, Kirkwood was the site of three sensational events.
2007History
The 100th anniversary game was in 2007.
2008History
On February 7, 2008, Kirkwood resident Charles L.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 27,540 people in Kirkwood, 11,894 households, and 7,327 families residing in the city.
2013Education
Historic maps of Kirkwood in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection Archived 2013-07-23 at the Wayback Machine at the University of Missouri
2016History
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $94,067 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,648) and the median family income wa...
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
The 2020 United States census counted 29,461 people, 11,423 households, and 7,331 families in Kirkwood.
2022Crime
He was executed for the crime on November 29, 2022.