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Ste. Genevieve, Missouri


This beautiful small town in Missouri has retained its French spelling, much to the confusion of school children and tourists. However, the spelling is also a point of pride for the 4,500 residents of Ste. Genevieve! This town was founded way back in 1735 by French Canadian colonists, making it the first European settlement west of the Mississippi. Much of the original architecture is classically French, making this is a lovely destination for history lovers and architecture aficionados.
Address: Ste. Genevieve., MO
Website: www.visitstegen.com

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