Named for James Jennings, a Virginian farmer and merchant, who moved to the area in 1839, Jennings was incorporated as a city in 1946. Jennings is in St. Louis County, Missouri, and a suburb of the larger City of St. Louis, to the south. Jennings is surrounded by Castle Point, Glasgow Village, and Velda Village. The Mississippi River is to the east, Interstate Highway 70 to the south, and Interstate Highway 270 to the north.
Recommended Resources
The official municipal web site identifies and gives contacts for the city’s elected officials and administrative and departmental personnel, town meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, city ordinances, budget information, and employment opportunities. Public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.cityofjennings.org/
The JHS is a non-profit organization, created in 1980 to collect, preserve, and maintain the history of the city of Jennings, Missouri, and to provide educational opportunities for the public. General information about the organization is put forth, including meeting schedules, available publications, and a history of the community.
http://www.jenningshistory.org/
Headquartered in Jennings, Missouri, the K-12 public school system operates Fairview Primary and Fairview Intermediate Schools, Jennings Educational Training School, Jennings Junior High School, Jennings College Prep Academy, Northview Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School, Hanrahan Elementary School, and Jennings Athletics and Performing Arts, each of which are highlighted here.
http://www.jenningsk12.org/
The Jennings, Missouri townhouse community features twenty traditionally styled single family town homes with two-car garages, yards, and views of the surrounding landscape. Floor plans, photographs, and a list of amenities are featured, and an application may be accessed through the site. Other resources include neighborhood information and a private login for residents.
http://www.riverroadsestates.com/
Offering senior living accommodations in Jennings, Missouri, the community is situated on Grand River Road. Floor plans, photographs, tour information, and a list of amenities are presented, and applications are available through the site. Residents may access a private area.
http://www.river-roadsmanor.com/
