Founded in 1837, St. Albans is an unincorporated town in northeastern Franklin County, Missouri. Situated near the Missouri River, St. Albans features high bluffs overlooking the river. The town borders St. Louis County, and a small section of St. Charles County, and is about seven miles west of Wildwood. The upscale resort community has a country store, restaurant, two 18-hole golf courses, a school, and thirteen residential neighborhoods. Prior to its settlement, the area was a stopping point for French and Indian traders. A lodging area was set up inside of Tavern Rock Cave for people traveling the river, which became known as Taverne de Montardis, for the proprietor, whose surname was Montardy. Around 1834, German immigrants began moving into the area, as it offered a reliable supply of spring water. The town was laid out by Dr. Peter Kincaid in 1837, and it is uncertain whether it was named for St. Albans in England or for a town by that name in Franklin County, Vermont. St. Albans was fairly quiet during the American Civil War, other than a raid by Confederate Price, who came through the area in 1864. Prior to the coming of the railroad, the town was a stopping point for steamboats. However, the flood of 1903 left bottomlands where the river once flowed, leaving St. Albans cut off from the river, after which boats bypassed the town on the river farther to the northeast. The town’s store was constructed in 1893, and is today known as Head’s Store.
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Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, and affiliated with the American Montessori Society, the independent, not-for-profit, private school enrolls students from eighteen months of age through the twelfth grade. Its history, admissions policies, philosophy of education, and contacts are posted.
http://www.fultonschoolstalbans.org/
Head’s Store and Pappy’s Smokehouse
Established in 1892, the general store is located in the upscale community of St. Albans, Missouri. A map shows the location of the store and restaurant, its menu, hours of operation, and contacts are posted.
http://www.heads-store.com/
Taking place on Mable Lane and St. Albans Road in St. Albans, Missouri, the annual charity bicycle ride benefits Moving Kids Off The Spectrum, an organization that helps families to obtain advanced diagnostics and treatments for autism spectrum disorders. Registration policies, schedules, event policies, and contacts are posted.
http://www.pedalthepuzzle.org/
The St. Albans Owners Association offers a profile of the St. Albans, Missouri community that includes area photographs, and links to community organizations and businesses, its school, and other services.
http://stalbans.com/
Founded in 1993, the building contractor serves luxury custom home buyers in the resort community of St. Albans, Missouri. Its location, office hours, and contacts are posted, and recent projects are highlighted, with photographs.
http://www.stalbansconstruction.com/
The St. Albans community site offers a comprehensive history and profile of the town and its residential neighborhoods, with information for those visiting or considering purchasing a home in St. Albans. Available homes are highlighted, and may be browsed by the asking price range.
http://www.stalbanscommunity.com/
The Country Club of St. Albans
The membership club features two golf courses, the Lewis and Clark course and the Tavern Creek course, designed in 1991 and 1997 respectively. Its history and general information about the club are put forth, including its membership requirements and policies and a private member login.
http://www.ccstalbans.com/
The European style bed and breakfast is surrounded by manicured grounds and gardens, and featuring two guest properties, the Old Barn Inn and the Studio Inn, which are highlighted here, along with its amenities, a calendar of events, pricing, and contact data.
http://innsatstalbans.com/
