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I live in the small historic town of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri,
located on the west bank of the Mississippi River
about 60 miles south of St. Louis.
Considered the oldest settlement west of the
Mississippi River, Ste. Genevieve offers a
close-up look at what life was like for the
earliest European settlers in the Mississippi Valley.
Established between 1725 and 1750,
Ste. Genevieve still retains many excellent
examples of French Colonial vertical log homes.
There is a wealth of history to be found
in Ste. Genevieve. This living time capsule
showcases French and German architecture,
Indian artifacts, and authentic colonial heirlooms.
Visitors to Ste. Genevieve can enjoy a stroll
down the quaint city streets into the days
of yesteryear while touring the historic homes and
browsing the many craft, antique and specialty shops.
