Historical Events tagged with "fur"
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Politics & Government
Establishment of St. Louis in Spanish Louisiana
February 15th, 1764 261 years ago
St. Louis was established by Pierre Laclède and Auguste Chouteau as a commercial outpost in Spanish Louisiana. The site was chosen for its strategic location at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, ideal for trade. The settlement quickly attracted fur traders and settlers, leading to its growth and prominence in the region. The founding of St. Louis marked the beginning of the city as a vital hub for both commerce and the westward expansion of America.
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