Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

A Park Ranger gives a presentation inside the Visitor Center at Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the Big Field). After the flood of 1785, the town relocated to its present location on higher ground approximately three miles to the northwest of its original site.
Map showing location of park.
Headshot of Rachel Davidson
Rachel Davidson selected as superintendent of Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Rachel Davidson as the superintendent of Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park in Ste. Genevieve, Mo.
Frame house made of wood with U.S. and French flags flying on front porch.
Photo by NPS/Nick Sacco
Cream colored house with a covered porch on a street corner.
Photo by NPS
A large raised building with a covered porch and vertical log construction visible.
Photo by NPS/Claire Casey
Flower beds with blooming flowers and a fountain, with a cream-colored house behind.
Photo by NPS Photo
Blue building with a high pitched roof. A sign in front says, "Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center."
Photo by NPS/Jana Irving