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The city was named after King Louis IX of France.
Laclede named his town to honor King Louis XV's patron Saint---Saint Louis.
Louis IX of France was the only French King to become a saint in 1297.
He financed and fought in the Seventh and Eighth crusade.
Financing was obtained from the Knights Templar because of the Monastery being on the Temple Mount---Mount Moriah in Jerusalem, currently the site of the Dome of the rock a holy site of Islam.
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What is a coastal city Saint Louis Missouri Columbus Ohio Charleston South Carolina or Sacramento California?
Charelston
Where is the gate way to the west located?
St. Louis Missouri is the American 'Gateway to the West'. The Gateway Arch in St. Louis symbolizes the many wagon trains that left Missouri for Oregon and California.
Where is Mrs waffenschmidt in 12?
The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri,Usa
What are the five largest cities in Missouri?
#1 Kansas City-482,299 #2 Saint Louis-356,587 #3 Springfield-157,630 #4 Independence-121,180 #5 Columbia-102,324 In order, from biggest to smallest.
Is George Washington a compound noun?
Yes, a name is a noun, a proper noun. When a name is two or more words, the name is a compound noun. Examples of proper compound nouns:person: George Washington Carverplace: Saint Louis, Missourithing: Ford Focustitle: US Secretary of State
Where is the Archdiocese Of Saint Louis in Saint Louis Missouri located?
The address of the Archdiocese Of Saint Louis is: , Saint Louis, MO 63119-5738
What city lies south of the junction of the misssour and Mississippi?
Saint Louis
What state is saint louis in?
The best-known St Louis is in Missouri, but there are towns with that name in other states as well.
In what city is Gateway Arch?
Saint Louis, Missouri (did I spell Missouri right?)
What is the web address of the Saint Louis Zoo in Saint Louis Missouri?
The web address of the Saint Louis Zoo is: www.stlzoo
Where is the Saint Louis Zoo in Saint Louis Missouri located?
The address of the Saint Louis Zoo is: One Government Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63110
How many towns named St. Louis in the US?
Three: Saint Louis, Missouri Saint Louis, Michigan Saint Louis, Oklahoma
How many towns in US are named St. Louis?
Three: Saint Louis, Missouri Saint Louis, Michigan Saint Louis, Oklahoma
Reference words starting with x in Missouri?
Xavier Avenue is the name of a street in Westboro, MissouriXograph Avenue is the name of a street in Saint Louis, Missouri
Where is East Saint Louis?
East Saint Louis is Illinois, on the east side of the Mississippi River, opposite Saint Louis, which is in Missouri.
What Major river flows into the Mississippi River just north Saint Louis Missouri?
The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River just north of Saint Louis, Missouri.
Where is the Missouri Botanical Garden in Saint Louis Missouri located?
The address of the Missouri Botanical Garden is: Trustees 2345 Tower Grove Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63110
