Frame house made of wood with U.S. and French flags flying on front porch.

National Historical Park · MO

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Name: Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Address: MO, US
Telephone: 573-880-7189

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.

Operating hours

Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park

Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park and the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center is open daily with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. For program information and access to historic structures, please check with staff at the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center, 573-880-7189.