First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

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Location:In the Saint Charles Historic District in Saint Charles County (5thStreet exit north off I-70, then right on Booneslick and left on MainStreet).
Facilities:Historic site, interpretive center.
Activities:Tours.
Special Features:Missouri's first legislators met in this restored Federal-style rowbuilding to reorganize Missouri's territorial government into a statesystem. Sessions were held June 4, 1821, through October 1, 1826, whenthe new capitol in Jefferson City became ready for use. Governmentalchambers, two residences, a general store, and a carpenter shop havebeen restored to their 1820s appearance.
Address:200-216 S Main St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
Phone:800-334-6946
Fax:636-940-3324
Phone:800-334-6946
Web: www.mostateparks.com/firstcapitol.htm
Size: 0.66 acres.
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