Saint Louis

Missouri's largest city

Saint Louis is a major city in Missouri, situated on the Mississippi River where it meets the Missouri.

The Gateway Arch marks its historical role as the gateway to westward expansion.

Saint Louis also refers to Louis IX of France, the 13th-century king canonized for his piety and crusading—the city's namesake.

Often written St.

Louis.

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Crusades · Mississippi River · canonization · Blues · French monarchy · fleur-de-lis · riverside · cathedral · Gothic architecture · relics · French · Midwest · brewery · toasted ravioli · holy · King · hagiography · crown

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Opposites
midwestern city rivalry

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Major Illinois metropolis

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missouri internal geography

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Twin-state metro area

Springfield · Jefferson City · Branson

river city positioning

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Louisiana's largest city

Minneapolis · Memphis · Pittsburgh · Cincinnati · Baton Rouge

Family

saint, Lewis, St. Louis, St Louis, Louis, Luis, Louise

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G