 In
French settlements in the New World, the typical village centered
around a "Place de Armes" or square that faced the natural
boundaries of a river. The church was located on the upper side of
the square, and the civil and military authorities flanked the other
sides. In Sainte Genevieve the square was DuBourg Place, named after
the Bishop of Louisiana, and was the center of the village. In 1935,
as part of the town’s bicentennial, the Sainte Genevieve Museum was
erected. The museum contains many items of interest relating to the
town’s history such as artifacts from the salt works at Saline
Spring (photo right,) the town’s first industry, can be seen. Other
items include weapons, prehistoric and historical Native American
relics, old documents, and memorabilia of the mid-1800s. |
Visiting the Sainte
Genevieve Museum
Visiting Hours
April - October: 9 am - 11 am & 12 pm - 4 pm
November - March: 12 pm - 4 pm
Admission: $2 for adults and $1 for
students
Directions:
The
Sainte Genevieve Museum is located in the historic district of Sainte
Genevieve. From the Sainte Genevieve exit on I-55 (exit 150) take
MO-32 east for 5 miles to the four way stop light at MO-61. Continue
straight through the stop light crossing Hwy 61 and proceed across
the railroad tracks to the
four way stop sign, which is Market Street. Take a right on Merchant
Street and go 2 blocks to S. 3rd Street. Take a left on S. 3rd
Street and go 1 block to Merchant Street. Take a left on Merchant
Street and go 1 block to the museum.
 GPS Coordinates
N 37° 58.782'
W 90° 02.778'
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