First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
Missouri State Historic Site
Country United States
State Missouri
County St. Charles
City St. Charles
Coordinates 38°46′49″N 90°28′55″W / 38.78028°N 90.48194°WCoordinates: 38°46′49″N 90°28′55″W / 38.78028°N 90.48194°W
Area .66 acres (0 ha) [1]
Established 1960
Management Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Location in Missouri
Website: First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site in St. Charles, Missouri, preserves the building which served as Missouri's capitol from 1821 to 1826.[2] The first floor of the building was used as a store and residence while the second floor was used by the state government. Both are preserved today.

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References

  1. "State parks...estimated acres". Revised Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan: 2008-2012. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. pp. 142–143. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  2. "General Information: First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site". Missouri State Parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 21, 2014.

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