Located in the northeastern foothills of the St. Francois Mountains, the city of Fredericktown, Missouri is the seat of government for Madison County. Fredericktown is surrounded on its east, west, and south sides by the Mark Twain National Forest. The settlement was made in three old Spanish land grants, the oldest bordered by the Castor and Village creeks on the north, the St. Francois River on the west, Saline Creek on the south, and extending out about four miles east of town to where Highway 61 crosses the Old Jackson Road. The original settlement was known as St. Michael. Early lead mining operations were abandoned in 1774 after seven miners were killed during a raid by the Osage. In 1779, the Spanish government offered land free for the taking, in an effort the settle the area. The village consisted of about fifteen log houses, a Catholic church, store, and an old graveyard. In June of 1814, the Saline and Castor creeks overflowed, washing the village away. This was repeated in 1910. After this first flood, returning villagers rebuilt their homes some distance away, establishing New Village. However, in 1815, a small Catholic church was erected at the location of the old village, and people began drifting back, but building south of the creek, on higher ground. The town of Fredericktown was organized in 1819, and named either for Frederick Bollinger, a prominent citizen, or for Frederick Bates, a member of the board appointed to settle the question of Spanish land grants. Fredericktown is south of Mine La Motte, north of Millcreek and Cherokee Pass, east of Oak Grove, and west of Cornwall and Castor Station.
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First Baptist Church of Fredericktown
A map shows the location of the church, and its service schedules, a calendar of programs and upcoming events, leadership contacts, and office hours are published to the site. Various documents and forms are included.
http://www.firstbaptistfredericktown.org/
Opened in 1994, the funeral home serves the Fredericktown, Missouri community. Directions, an overview of its services, pre-planning programs, and other resources. Obituaries are published to the site.
http://www.follisandsonsfh.com/
The full-service veterinary practice for companion and large animals in Madison County and the surrounding area is featured, with an overview of its veterinary, grooming and boarding services. The office location, hours, and appointment policies are outlined.
http://fredericktownanimalhosp.com/
Fredericktown Christian Church
Affiliated with the Disciples of Christ, the congregation’s beliefs and practices are outlined. A member directory is posted, and a member directory is made available, along with staff contacts, office hours, and a calendar of outreach activities.
http://www.fredericktownchristianchurch.com/
The all-volunteer department covers a ten square mile are that includes the city of Fredericktown, Missouri. Its history and a profile of the department is presented, and a calendar of events, news, and photographs are featured.
http://www.fredericktownfire.com/
The PK-12th grade school district operates a variety of school campuses, including a high school, middle school, intermediate school, elementary school, preschool, and alternative school, each of which are highlighted here, with school schedules, contacts, and announcements. General information about the district, its curriculum, and policies are presented.
http://fredericktown.k12.mo.us/
Surrounded on three sides by the Mark Twain National Forest, Fredericktown is the county seat of Madison County. The official municipal web site offers a community profile and a guide to the city government, municipal services, recreational opportunities, and businesses. A city directory is included.
http://www.fredericktownmo.org/
Based in Fredericktown, Missouri, the full service real estate company specializes in property sales in rural communities throughout Madison and the surrounding southeast Missouri region. Its listings are highlighted, agents are introduced, and information for buyers and sellers is put forward.
http://www.swinfordrealtyllc.com/
The real estate company in Fredericktown, Missouri has offices on Commercial Drive. Available listings may be viewed online, or searched for by desired features or by location on a map. Office hours and contacts are posted.
http://www.fredericktownmorealestate.com/
