Old Jamestown Association
The Old Jamestown Area of North St. Louis County, Missouri, is rich in heritage, natural beauty, and geological uniqueness.
 

The Old Jamestown Area is bounded by natural streams on the north and south. The Missouri River was the route of the Lewis and Clark expedition and Coldwater Creek was a clear, free flowing stream used by the early Indians. The roads bounding the east and west begin in the City of St. Louis and extend from the Halls Ferry Circle to the Missouri River. They were used by early settlers to transport farm produce and merchandise to and from St. Louis.

The purpose of the Association is to promote the Old Jamestown Area as a better place to live; to facilitate communications between residents and the government of St. Louis County and neighboring communities; to provide educational resources to the residents and the government of St. Louis County; to advocate procedures which are compatible with the environmental fragility and geological uniqueness of the area, and to generally act in such ways and in such manner that will make the area a better, healthier, more agreeable, and more beautiful place in which to live.

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Link to 1988 County Study of OJ Area

 

ASSOCIATION SUBMITS KARST PROPOSAL TO THE COUNTY

Click here to see the Association's proposal for recognition of the Florissant Karst  Area, which is being submitted to the St. Louis County Council

See other updates on the Happening Page

 

The Car of Commerce chute to the south of Pelican Island rejoins the main channel of the Missouri River.   Photo taken from Sioux Passage Park boat ramp area during high water levels in May 2007.

THE MISSOURI RIVER GREENWAY

The Missouri River Greenway parallels the Missouri River from the confluence with the Mississippi River at River Mile 0 to the edge of St. Louis and St. Charles Counties.  The Great Rivers Greenway District, in partnership with the communities in North St. Louis County, the Department of Conservation and various other public and private entities is currently working to develop phase I of the greenway, which covers 34 linear miles along the St. Louis County bank of the river, from the Confluence with the Mississippi River to the Veterans Memorial Bridge.  The plan envisions connecting the existing parks and conservation areas along the Missouri River into an interconnected system that includes the development of open space, wildlife habitats, recreational facilities, trailheads, support facilities and over thirty-four miles of recreational trails. 

The Great Rivers Greenway District, formerly known as the Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, was established in November 2000 by the successful passage of the Clean Water, Safe Parks and Community Trails Initiative (“Proposition C”) in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County, Missouri.  State legislation, passed in April 1999, made the district and funding possible.  Proposition C funds Great Rivers Greenway through a one-tenth of one cent sales tax, which generates $10 million annually.  

Great Rivers Greenway works for a clean, green, connected St. Louis region.  To achieve its mission, the district is developing The River Ring, an interconnected system of greenways, parks and trails.  Through the creation of The River Ring, Great Rivers Greenway will provide economic, environmental and social benefits across St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. 


St. Louis Commerce Magazine (Regional Chamber & Growth Assn) has had some excellent articles on North County

Comeback Kid, about North County's remarkable resurgence in construction, was written by Peter Downs and published in April 2003.  It may be viewed at:  www.stlcommercemagazine.com/archives/april2003/construction.html

"Surprising" North County, an article on the accomplishments and benefits and the potential of North County was written by William Poe and published in April 2002. It may be viewed at:
www.stlcommercemagazine.com/archives/april2002/economic.html

Everyone is welcome to become a part of the network of residents who are informed about events and issues in the Old Jamestown Area. Individual dues are $10.00 per year and family dues are $15.00. New members will receive an information packet about the area. See the Joining the Old Jamestown Association link.

If you have suggestions for this web site, if you have questions you would like answered, or if you would like to receive occasional e-mails letting you know what's happening in our neighborhood, please send an e-mail to prautes@aol.com

Kenneth E Smith, President
P.O. Box 2223
Florissant, Missouri 63032
ken@6smiths.com