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St. Peters, Missouri

Located in St. Charles County, Missouri, St. Peters was established in 1809. The St. Peters Rec-Plex is one of the largest recreation centers in the U.S. Growing western St. Louis suburb.
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Founded 1809 | Population 58,000 | Peak 58,000 (2024) | County St. Charles County

Top 10 Most Important Events for St. Peters, Missouri

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1809 Founded: Named for St. Peter.
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1859 Economic Development: St. Peters grew through manufacturing and industry.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define St. Peters's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: St. Peters continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in St Peters

Mar 7, 2016
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 …
Mar 3, 2016
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…
Aug 26, 2015
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 …
Aug 12, 2015
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

1809 Culture
Founded
1859 Industry
Economic Development
1890 Culture
Higher Education
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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The St. Peters Rec-Plex is one of the largest recreation centers in the U.S.
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Growing western St. Louis suburb.
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Part of fast-growing St. Charles County.
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St. Peters was founded in 1809.
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St. Peters has a population of approximately 58,000.

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