One of Missouri's fastest-growing cities, Wentzville sits along I-70 west of St. Louis and is home to a major GM assembly plant. The city has transformed from a small railroad town into a booming St. Charles County suburb.
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Founded1855|Population43,000|Peak43,000(2024)|CountySt. Charles County
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1855Founded: Railroad.
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1905Economic Development: Wentzville grew through the automobile industry.
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2010Modern Era: Wentzville continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020Modern Growth: Wentzville continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Fastest-growing MO.
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GM plant.
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W STL on I-70.
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Wentzville is located in St. Charles County, Missouri.
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Wentzville was founded in 1855.
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