Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

National Historical Park Missouri
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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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

The weather in Ste. Genevieve is typical of a midwestern climate. High heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, snow and ice, and extreme cold are all possible depending upon the season. The average high in July is 88 degrees and the average low in January is 22 degrees. The area averages 41 inches of precipitation annually. Please plan your visit accordingly.

Address

Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Junior Ranger Program Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Architecture and Building African American Heritage Colonization and Settlement Commerce Enslavement Farming and Agriculture Industry Mining Immigration Migrations Military Native American Heritage Social Movements Civil Rights Conservation Movement Women's History Climate Change

Operating Hours

wednesday

9

monday

9

thursday

9

sunday

9

tuesday

9

friday

9

saturday

9

Location

Coordinates: 37.9792171421, -90.0432157516

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