Sainte GeneviÈVe National Historical Park
Overview
Sainte GeneviÈVe National Historical Park is managed by National Park Service and is located near Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the Big Field). After the flood of 1785, the town relocated to its present location on higher ground approximately three miles to the northwest of its original site.
Things to Do at Sainte GeneviÈVe National Historical Park
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
From north of Ste. Genevieve (e.g. St. Louis), take I-55 South to exit 150. Follow MO-32 East for about 4 miles. Turn right on Market Street. From south of Ste. Genevieve (e.g. Cape Girardeau), take I-55 North to exit 150. Follow MO-32 East for about 4 miles. Turn right on Market Street. From southern Illinois, you can also take the Ste. Genevieve - Modoc Ferry across the Mississippi. Please visit http://stegenmodocferry.com/ for hours and rates.
GPS Coordinates: 37.97921700000000, -90.04321600000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: (573) 880-7189
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