The city of St. James, Missouri is in Phelps County. Founded in 1859 by John Wood, who anticipated the extension of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railroad through the area, the town was originally known as Big Prairie, as that was the natural state of the land prior to its settlement. For a time, it was also known Scioto, for the Ohio town where many of its first settlers came from but, in 1860 it was renamed St. James, for Thomas James, who had come from Ohio to create the Meramec Iron Works, as the town was intended as a shipping point for the Meramec Iron Works, which had previously shipped its product by wagon train. Lucy Wortham James, a descendant of Thomas James, lived part-time in the community, creating the James Foundation, a charitable organization that financed the St. James City Park, Meramec Spring Park, and the James Memorial Library. In 1921, St. James voters elected Mayme Ousley, the first woman elected mayor in Missouri. Interstate Highway 44 passes through the city, intersecting N US Route 68. Dillon and Rolla are southwest of St. James, while Rosati and Fanning are northeast, and Meramec Springs is southeast.
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The official municipal web site offers a calendar of community events, council meeting agendas and minutes, a city map, zoning information, employment opportunities, and administrative contacts, as well as a guide to local guest accommodations, restaurants, churches, shopping venues, attractions and services.
http://www.stjamesmo.org/
The two-level hotel features eleven interior guest rooms, including seven suites, and the property has forty-nine guest rooms with exterior entrances of various sizes. Located on North Outer Road in St. James, Missouri, the accommodations are highlighted, and reservations may be made from the site.
http://www.greenstayhotels.com/
Featuring regular horse sales on the third Saturday of every month, as well as gun auctions and other events, the horse auction barn and facilities are on Highway 68 West in St. James, Missouri. Photographs, schedules, and contacts are published to the site.
http://rollahorseauction.com/
Opened in 1970, the St. James, Missouri winery produces a variety of wines, which are highlighted here. Its history, awards, loyalty club, contacts, and a list of stores carrying its wines is put forward, along with directions, a calendar of events, recipes, and an online shopping area.
http://www.stjameswinery.com/
Established by the St. James Ministerial Alliance in 1999, the non-profit organization serves low-income individuals in the St. James, Missouri area, helping them with food, clothing, shelter, and financial assistance for rent, utilities, medical and other emergency needs. A history and profile of the organization is offered, with an overview of its programs, classes, and events.
http://www.stjamescaringcenter.org/
The Chamber is a non-profit organization made up of business owners and others in the St. James, Missouri region. Membership listings, Chamber news, meeting schedules, and a calendar of projects and events are featured, along with a guide to the city. New members may register through the site.
http://www.stjameschamber.net/
The flag store in St. James, Missouri carries a line of state, international and historic flags, and accessories for displaying flags and banners of all sizes and shapes. Military and religious items, and custom orders may also be available. Its location and hours are posted.
http://www.stjamesflag.com/
The nine-hole golf course in St. James, Missouri includes different tees in the back that make it play like eighteen holes. General information about the course, membership information and fees, tournament and league schedules, and a calendar of special events are featured.
http://www.stjgc.com/
Open Monday through Friday, the restaurant is located on North Seymour Street in St. James, Missouri. Specializing in bread, soup, salads, sandwiches, muffins, pies, cookies and coffee, its menu is posted to the site, along with a history of the business, hours of operation, and contacts.
http://www.stjamesmarketplacecafe.com/
Based in St. James, Missouri, the company offers freight transportation services. Founded in 2001, a profile of the company and its management team is offered, and the qualifications required and an online driver application is available from the site.
http://www.stjamestransports.com/
Sybill’s Saint James Restaurant & Gift Shop
Situated on North Jefferson in St. James, Missouri, the restaurant offers dinner, lunch and brunch, a selection of wines and cocktails, and a collection jewelry, purses, lotions, soaps, candles, home decor, seasonal items, and other products. Directions, hours of operation, menus, a calendar of events, and photos are presented.
http://www.sybills.com/
