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.


Soulard Mardi Gras

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.