Chesterfield, Missouri is a suburb of St. Louis, and the headquarters of the Reinsurance Group of America. Within the area that is now Chesterfield are six former towns, which once had their own post offices, and two other communities on the western boundaries of the city. Bellefontaine, formerly known as Hilltown, was founded by August Hill in 1837. The former town of Lake began as Hog Hollow around 1850. Gumbo had its own post office from 1882 to 1907. Monarch, previously known as Atherton, then Eatherton, began as a railroad town in the 1870s. Bonhomme was washed away by the Missouri River in the late 1800s. Chesterfield was founded by Colonel Justus Post in 1817. Without a post office, Orrville was located in what is now the Wildwood neighborhood of Chesterfield, and Centaur Station was a railroad town that began in 1891. For many years, Chesterfield was an all-inclusive place name that referred to the sub-region of western St. Louis County that included these towns and communities, but it was incorporated as a city in 1988. Chesterfield is located just south of the Missouri River, along I-64, which is also US Highway 40 and 61. Clarkson Valley is to the south, Town and Country to the east, and Maryland Heights to the northeast.
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Serving Chesterfield, Missouri youth, from age eleven to eighteen, Troop 601 is associated with the Boy Scouts of American youth organization. Meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and leadership contacts are presented, along with a troop manual and an overview of scouting.
http://www.troop601.org/
Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
Made up of business and professional members within the Chesterfield, Missouri region, the Chamber promotes the business community through educational and networking opportunities. Its site includes a guide to the area as well as membership information.
http://www.chesterfieldmochamber.com/
Located about twenty-five minutes west of downtown St. Louis, Chesterfield was incorporated in 1988, joining several older communities together. Its official web site displays public notices, city ordinances, requests for bid, building permit information, and municipal contacts.
http://www.chesterfield.mo.us/
Comfort Inn & Suites Chesterfield
Contains information about this hotel, as well as pictures and Chesterfield points of interest. Also available is a method by which rates and availability may be checked.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-chesterfield-missouri-MO164
Chartered with the Chesterfield Rotary Club, and affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization, Pack 601 is in the New Horizons District of the Greater St. Louis Area Council of Scouts. A calendar of events, fundraising campaigns, and information for those who may be interested in scouting is offered.
http://www.chesterfieldpack601.org/
Monarch Fire Protection District
Headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri, the MFPD offers fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to a service areas that is defined on a district map. Its history and an overview of its services, programs, and facilities are included, along with career information, photographs, and contacts.
http://www.monarchfpd.org/
The location and hours of operation for the barbecue restaurant in Chesterfield, Missouri are presented, along with a menu, information about its catering services, special offers, and contacts.
http://pmbbq.com/
St. Luke’s was founded in 1866, and is currently a ministry of the Episcopalian and Presbyterian (USA) churches. The regional healthcare provider includes a 493-bed, not-for-profit hospital and associated facilities and programs, which are highlighted here. Locations, directions, and a history of the system is presented.
http://www.stlukes-stl.com/
