February 10, 1841
On this date in Missouri history: Julia Soulard begins giving land to the city of St. Louis for use as a public market. Ownership of those two blocks was put into question with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, but Julia was recognized as the owner after a decades-long dispute. The area gave rise to what today is Soulard Market.
February 10, 1841
Julia Soulard begins giving land to the city of St. Louis for use as a public market. Ownership of those two blocks was put into question with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, but Julia was recognized as the owner after a decades-long dispute. The area gave rise to what today is Soulard Market.