St Louis was first claimed by the French, specifically by Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau in 1764, who named the city after Louis IV of France. St Louis was a major port on the Mississippi river in the 19th century; it was at the time the 4th largest city in the United State.
The Gateway Arch, (or St Louis Arch) is a 192m tall monument. The construction of the arch began on February 12, 1963 and was completed on October 28, 1965.
The Gateway Arch, (or St Louis Arch) is a 192m tall monument. The construction of the arch began on February 12, 1963 and was completed on October 28, 1965.