The area that was to become the city of Crestwood, Missouri was first inhabited by several tribes, who were attracted to a couple of major salt springs in the region, having learned how to separate the salt from the water. The area remained occupied by Native Americans until it became a French territory in 1682. After the French, the Spanish came. Early settlers included the Scotch Irish, French, and Germans. Among the German immigrants were the Sappington family, for whom the nearby town of Sappington was named. Sergeant John Sappington, a personal bodyguard to General George Washington at Valley Forge, was buried in Crestwood, and the Sappington Cemetery is maintained by the city of Crestwood. German brewing families, including the Anheuser, Griesedieck, Lemp and Busch families, built large estates in the region. President Ulysses S. Grant owned land in Crestwood, and Grant’s Farm is now home to free-roaming buffalo, zebras, deer, and other animals. Although inhabited long before, Crestwood was not incorporated as a village until 1947, becoming a city two years later. Many Crestwood businesses and residences receive their mail through St. Louis or Sappington post offices. US Highway 44 runs north of the city.
Recommended Resources
A profile and demographics relating to the Crestwood, Missouri region is put forward, including a guide to its communities and neighborhoods, medical facilities, schools, restaurants, lodging accommodations, and shopping venues.
http://63126.com/
Affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization, Troop 724 offers activities and programs for its members, aged eleven through eighteen. Meeting schedules, a calendar of events, photographs, and contacts are posted.
http://www.troop724bsa.org/
Situated within the St. Louis Metro Area, Crestwood was incorporated as a city in 1949. The official municipal web site offers contacts for the board of aldermen, mayor’s office, city boards and commissions, as well as its administrative and departmental offices. City projects, official meeting agendas and minutes, and notices of upcoming events are posted.
http://www.cityofcrestwood.org/
Situated in Crestwood, Missouri, the senior living center offers a range of services and support for its residences while allowing them to remain independent and active. A promotional video is featured and a brochure may be requested from the site, and a tour of the facilities may be requested.
http://www.crestviewseniorliving.com/
Crestwood Court Redevelopment Project
When it opened in 1957, Crestwood Plaza was the first major mall in the St. Louis area. Originally open air, it was enclosed in 1984, and renamed Westfield Shoppingtown Crestwood in 1998, and Crestwood Court in 2007, closing in 2013. An overview of the planned redevelopment project is put forth, including documents and contacts.
http://www.newcrestwoodcourt.com/
First Baptist Church of Crestwood
The congregation meets at its facilities on East Watson in Crestwood, Missouri. Its ministries and programs are highlighted, along with a calendar of weekly programs, upcoming events, and activities. A sermon archive, photographs, and video are included.
http://fbccrestwood.org/
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Located on New Sappington Road in Crestwood, Missouri, the church is affiliated with the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. Its services and service times are posted, and the congregation’s pastor is introduced, along with office hours and contacts, directions, and announcements.
http://www.poplchurch.org/
Directions and a map showing the location of the church in Crestwood, Missouri are set forth, including schedules, a calendar of events, office contacts and hours, a sermon archive, blogs, and announcements.
http://www.southgatechurchstl.org/
Built by slave labor in 1808, the Thomas Sappington House Museum Complex is part of the Crestwood, Missouri park system, and the Sappington Barn Center was built in 1969, modeled after an early barn building on the property. Offering breakfast, lunch, and special events, its hours, schedules, and contacts are posted.
http://www.crestwoodbarn.com/
