The city of Foristell spans both St. Charles and Warren counties in center-eastern Missouri. William and Nancy Lockett were the first known settlers in the area. They came in 1835, and Joel David arrived the following year. The small city was founded as Millville in 1856, the year that the Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railroad came through the area. A post office was established there under the name of Snowhill in 1858. The community enjoyed rapid growth during the American Civil War, during which both a mill and a tobacco factory were established. During that period, Pierre Foristell became a prominent local citizen, as a large landowner, stock raiser, and tobacco grower, and the town changed its name to Foristell in 1877. Foristell was incorporated as a village in 1979, and as a fourth-class city in 1989. Foristell is located just north of Interstate 70 and US Highway 40, northwest of Wentzville and north of Pauldingville.
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The official municipal web site introduces the city’s elected officials, departmental heads, administrative personnel, and those serving on various boards and commissions. A history of the city, newsletter, photo gallery, and access to permit forms, agendas and minutes are available.
http://www.cityofforistell.org/
Headquartered in Foristell, Missouri, the not-for-profit organization is made up of business owners, professional people, and other interested individuals in Foristell and the surrounding region. Membership policies and benefit are outlined, with meeting schedules and a calendar of programs and projects. Maps, directions, and featured businesses are highlighted.
http://www.foristellchamber.com/
Licensed and certified by the State of Missouri, the preschool and daycare center is located on North Main Street in Foristell. Its enrollment policies and rates are published, schedules, and information about its curriculum is presented.
http://www.kiddiekorralpreschool.com/
The working farm offers a variety of seasonal produce, and also hosts weddings, school trips, evening hay rides, party packages, and other events. Schedules, directions, and contacts are posted. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://valleyfarms.us/
Located in Foristell, Missouri, the public school is a campus of Wright City Schools. School schedules, menus, programs, services, and a staff directory are featured, with teacher web sites and information about its early childhood program.
http://www.wrightcity.k12.mo.us/wcees/
