Lake Saint Louis History
The present day Lake Saint Louis, incorporated in 1975, can trace its history to some 3,000 acres of land dotted with a few farms located west of the Missouri River in St. Charles County. Started in 1966, the main dam was completed in 1969. Lake Saint Louis now boasts a vacation lifestyle in a city built around two recreational lakes – the community’s most prized possessions.
The area surrounding Lake Saint Louis is steeped in history. Early inhabitants of Missouri were mound builders followed by the Osage and Missouri Indians, and the Fox and Sac Indian tribes who settled in the areas surrounding Lake Saint Louis. Spanish and French influence can be seen in many areas of St. Charles County. The 845-acre Daniel Boone farm and historic Boone home were originally a grant from the Spanish government and are located in Defiance, MO, only a few miles from Lake Saint Louis. A short drive to the west, and you’ll find Missouri’s historic wine district and minutes to the east is the city of St. Charles on the Missouri River, and the starting point for the Lewis and Clark expedition.
In 1956, Congress enacted the Federal Aid Highway Act. The result was the beginning of a 41,000-mile Interstate Highway System with construction starting in Missouri. This first stretch of highway borders Lake Saint Louis to the north and has become an easy and swift access route serving a wide area of Missouri and directly connecting Lake Saint Louis to downtown St. Louis.
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