Population (2010) 15,241 Introduction Cahokia is the exception to the industry-dominated towns in St. Louis’ Metro East. Established in 1699 by French-Canadian missionaries, Cahokia was the first European settlement on the Mississippi River—it is older than New Orleans and St. Louis—it has just had a different trajectory since its
Population (2010) 14 Introduction It’s been 250 years since France governed the Mississippi Valley, but their influence is still alive along the Mississippi River from St. Louis to Sainte Genevieve. Many of these communities pre-date the founding of New Orleans and have preserved impressive remnants of their earlier days.
Population (2010) Unincorporated Introduction What began as a summer retreat to improve minds and souls has had surprising staying power. Cottages replaced tents and resident families replaced temporary visitors as the community evolved into a private riverside community. Visitor Information Chautaugua is a private community,
The frontier priest traveled the Mississippi River to serve tiny parishes. His buildings still grace many rivertowns.
Population (2010) 3,435 Visitor Information Got a question? Direct it to the folks at the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce (651.458.8334). History Newport began as two separate communities: Red Rock and Newport. Red Rock was the older of the two, tracing its
Population (2010) 12,759 Visitor Information Direct your questions to the Monticello Chamber of Commerce and Industry (763.295.2700). History The first European settlers arrived in the early 1850s and initially founded two separate villages: Moritzious (which incorporated in 1858) and Monticello (incorporated in 1856). Ferry service
