Ferguson, Missouri is part of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The city was named for William B. Ferguson, who agreed to deed a strip of land through his farm to the North Missouri Railroad, later known as the Wabash Railroad, in the 1850s. A railroad station was established there, known as Ferguson Station. The town of Ferguson Station was incorporated as a fourth-class city in 1894. By the end of the 1800s, six trains a day were stopping at Ferguson and, in 1900, a streetcar line connected Ferguson and Kirkwood, another St. Louis suburb to the south. In 1954, Ferguson became a charter city. Emerson Electric moved its headquarters to Ferguson during the 20th century. Today, Ferguson is largely known for the aftermath of the police shooting of Michael Brown, and 18 year-old black man who was shot by a white policeman with the Ferguson Police Department, an action that sparked protests and acts of vandalism and violence. Surrounding the city are the communities of Florissant, Spanish Lake, Castle Point, and Velda Village.
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The official municipal government web site introduces and provides contacts for the city’s boards and commissions, the city council, and departments. Its services and facilities are featured, and various online resources are made available.
http://www.fergusoncity.com/
The activist site was established in response to the police shooting of Michael Brown by a white police officer on August 9, 2014. Information about the movement, scheduled actions, demands, and updates are published to the site.
http://fergusonaction.com/
The Ferguson Citywalk district includes ten pedestrian-friendly blocks along Florissant Road, Airport Road, and Church Street, in downtown Ferguson, Missouri. A guide to businesses in the area is put forward, along with a schedule of events.
http://www.fergusoncitywalk.com/
Held on Saturday mornings, a variety of fruits and vegetables are available, picked within twenty-four hours of the market. Its location, hours, vendors, and contacts are posted, and a blog is included.
http://fergusonfarmersmarket.com/
Ferguson Municipal Public Library
Established in 1930, the library offers access to print and digital resources for education, recreation, and informational purposes, as well as providing a venue for meetings and community interaction. A history of the library, its board of trustees, and hours of operation are identified.
http://www.ferguson.lib.mo.us/
Ferguson-Florissant School District
Offering a PK-12th grade curriculum, the public school system serves the cities of Ferguson and Florissant, Missouri. Its history, a profile of the district, and each of its school campuses are highlighted, with schedules, faculty and staff contacts, and announcements.
http://www.fergflor.org/
