Incorporated in 1869, the city of De Soto, Missouri is in southeastern Jefferson County, and is often spelled as one word: DeSoto. The town was organized in 1857, and named for the Spanish explorer, Hernando De Soto, who claimed the Louisiana Territory for Spain. De Soto was part of the Louisiana Territory, and was transferred from France to Spain, then back to France again before being sold to the United States in 1803. In that year, Isaac Van Metre built a cabin in the area that was to become De Soto. The St. Louis Iron Mountain Railroad reached De Soto in 1859, establishing a depot there, as well as a railroad car repair shop, roundhouse, and other facilities. In 1881, the Missouri Pacific Railroad acquired the line, operating the facilities until it merged with the Union Pacific Railroad in 1982. The depot and roundhouse are closed today, although the railroad car repair shop remains. De Soto is known for tornado activity. Thomas Clement Fletcher, the 18th governor of Missouri, was a resident of De Soto.
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The Ford dealership is located along Highway 21 in De Soto, Missouri. Its new and used inventory are highlighted, along with a model search feature, and information about the dealership’s finance policies, service center, and parts department.
http://autoplazaford.com/
Located in southeastern Missouri, De Soto is in Jefferson County. The official municipal web site features contacts within the city council, city manager’s office and staff, boards and commissions, as well as a council agenda and minutes. Career opportunities and public notices are posted to the site.
http://desotomo.com/
The non-profit organization is made up of business and professional people within the city of De Soto, Missouri. Its membership policies, meeting schedules, and a member directory are posted to the site, along with a guide to the community.
http://www.desotomochamber.com/
De Soto Public School District
Headquartered in De Soto, Missouri, the public school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through an early childhood center, a preschool, two elementary schools, a junior high school, and a senior high school, each of which are highlighted here, with a staff directory and a district calendar.
http://www.desoto.k12.mo.us/
De Soto Rural Fire Protection District
Based in De Soto, Missouri, De Soto Rural Fire & Rescue covers southern Jefferson County through six fire stations, with mixed paid and volunteer firefighters. General information about the department and its training programs, photographs, and announcements are posted.
http://www.drfpd.org/
The location, office hours, services, products, and staff contacts for the animal hospital in De Soto, Missouri are put forward, along with recommended reading and announcements.
http://www.desotovet.net/
The non-profit organization offers programs to encourage healthy lifestyle choices through the promotion of physical activity, healthy nutrition, weight control, and disease and injury prevention, as well as other educational programs. Its programs, policy change initiatives, and fundraising activities are featured.
http://gethealthydesoto.org/
Family owned and operated, the De Soto, Missouri store offers firearms, ammunition, scopes, hunting and shooting gear, and accessories. Its location, hours of operation, and contacts are featured.
http://smittysfirearms.com/
Located on Sunrise School Road in De Soto, Missouri, the public school offers a PK-12th grade curriculum. A student handbook, district contacts, teacher web sites, and a district calendar are presented, and photographs, video, and other resources are included.
http://www.sunrise-r9.org/
