The outstanding city of Saint Peters is comprised of people from all walks of life. This diversity lends itself to the uniqueness of the area and embodies the spirit of the community as residents unite in a cause for economic growth, social development and city beautification. Qualified and experienced community leaders tirelessly work to guide this city into the 21st Century while focusing on such basic principles as education, equality and opportunity. The city boasts an excellent educational system of public, private and special academic institutions. Local children benefit from well-trained, highly motivated instructors whose primary focus is on the social development of the children themselves. Upon graduation from high school, students are afforded the luxury of choosing from a wide variety of institutions of higher learning within the immediate Greater St. Louis and Saint Peters areas. From internationally known universities to local community colleges and nationally recognized professional schools, students who wish to continue their pursuit of a quality education may do so with plenty of options to chose from.

The city of Saint Peters is also committed to providing quality parks, recreation and art programs and facilities. There are 19 parks covering more than 580 acres within city limits. The Missouri River bisects the city while the Mississippi River is only a few minutes away. A new Community and Arts Center has recently been constructed to go along with the already sophisticated Senior Center and the 124,000 square foot indoor recreation center know as the REC-PLEX. The goal of these centers is to deliver cost effective services in a personal, responsive and innovative manner. So far, all indications from local residents seem to support the notion that this complex goal of high-octane service is being achieved.

The area also has over nine miles of pedestrian trails and an 18-hole public golf course to challenge even the most skilled golfer. Outdoor enthusiasts will cherish the beauty Mother Nature has afforded this community, making Saint Peters an excellent place to not only live and work, but to play as well. When recreation calls for something greater than dining in a local restaurant, watching a play in the Community and Arts Center, or playing a sport in one of many neighborhood parks, locals can make the short commute into St. Louis for some big city excitement.

St. Louis, better known as the gateway to the west, is filled with everything from its namesake barbequed ribs to professional sports teams to world-renowned dining and shopping. A trip to the city will certainly satisfy anyone’s appetite for adventure and culture, both defining characteristics of this ever-evolving metropolis. Inspiring museums, restaurants, watering holes and nightclubs dot the downtown district like sailboats in a harbor. All in all, a day trip to St. Louis is a nice change of pace for Saint Peters residents and due to its close proximity it is a trip one can make often without exerting much effort.

Saint Peters is a town filled with rich tradition and culture with a history dating back to the late 18th Century when French traders arrived in the area that is now Old Town Saint Peters. From 1830 to 1850, German Catholics who settled in the little village worked and lived beside the French inhabitants. Together, this helped develop the area into a prosperous farming community. In 1910, the community formally incorporated as a village.

Over the next decade, automobiles and trucks replaced horses and railroads. Part of the Salt River Road became Highway 40 in the 1920s. Later, a new span of highway eventually called Interstate 70 was built to cross over the Missouri River. In 1959, the 404 people living in the 88-acres of Saint Peters voted to become a city of the Fourth Class under Missouri statutes. This enabled the small community to issue bonds to build a municipal water system. Farsighted elected officials of the time realized that the new interstate and acres of vacant farmland inside city limits could combine to stimulate spectacular growth for Saint Peters. They also predicted that the baby-boom generation would have a desire for affordable housing in a country atmosphere. The city’s civic leaders and merchants realized that accommodating and encouraging business development could make Saint Peters prosper, so they put together a plan for growth. Their plan for growth is still evident today.

From its wilderness beginnings as a traders’ town, Saint Peters has become a haven for homeowners and businesses seeking a family-friendly community. The community’s heritage is celebrated in events such as the Festival of the Little Hills, its beauty is obvious in its many parks and its pride is evident in its clean neighborhoods and city streets. So, if you are searching for an exciting city to reside in with endless opportunities to work and play, consider Saint Peters and its attractive neighborhoods as a new, safe place to call home.