Laclede's Landing, St. Louis
Facts and practical information
Laclede's Landing, colloquially "the Landing", is a small urban historic district in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It marks the northern part of the original settlement founded by the Frenchman Pierre Laclède, whose landing on the riverside the placename commemorates. Originally he tasked his 14-year-old stepson, Auguste Chouteau, with the task of preparing the land that sat 10 miles south of the Mississippi-Missouri area. A stone house was erected and named Laclede's home in the village he named "St. Louis" as a homage to King Louis IX of France. Initially Fur trade and trapping was the economic interest that would spark Pierre's interest in using the landing and making his stepson the richest citizen. The area is now decorated with 19th century warehouses and other period buildings. ()
Laclede's Landing – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Gateway Arch, Museum of Westward Expansion, Old Courthouse, Busch Stadium.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Laclede's Landing by public transport?
Light rail
- Laclede's Landing • Lines: Blue, Red (2 min walk)
- Convention Center • Lines: Blue, Red (9 min walk)
Bus
- S • Lines: 4 (28 min walk)
- R • Lines: 41 (28 min walk)
Train
- Saint Louis (31 min walk)