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St. Louis, MO 63125
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The Jefferson Barracks Military Post is located on the Mississippi River at Lemay, Missouri, south of St. Louis. It was an important and highly active U.S. Army installation from 1826 through 1946. It is the oldest operating U.S. military installation west of the Mississippi River, and it is now used as a base for the Army and Air National Guard.HistoryIn 1826 General Edmund P. Gaines (Commander of the Western Department of the Army), Brig. General Henry Atkinson (commanding officer of the sixth infantry regiment), explorer William Clark, and Missouri Governor John Miller spent several days searching the banks of the Mississippi River for the perfect location for a new post to replace Fort Bellefontaine. A site near the city of "Vide Poche" or Carondelet, ten miles (16 km) south of St. Louis, was recommended and then approved by Major General Jacob J. Brown, Commanding General of the Army.On July 10, 1826, two days after the deed to the land was signed, the first military troops—six officers and 245 enlisted men of Companies A, B, H and I, commanded by Brevet Major Stephen Watts Kearny—arrived at the new post and started building temporary quarters that they named Cantonment Miller in honor of Governor Miller. In 1827 the military post was formally named Jefferson Barracks in honor of Thomas Jefferson who had died the year before. Even William Clark's son, Meriwether Lewis Clark, Sr., would join the ranks of Jefferson Barracks. It was also designated the first "Infantry School of Practice."
The Swap Meet has been a primary fundraiser for the Friends of Jefferson Barracks since 1989.
The Discussion Club is a non-profit, non-political organization that meets monthly to listen to invited speakers on a wide variety of topics, with a goal of providing the St. Louis community with an opportunity to hear leading intellectuals and to engage in intellectual discussion and debate. Anyone can join The Discussion Club. Our existing members are very friendly and eager to welcome visitors and new members. Come prepared to be stimulated and to have a good time. Finally, a number of well-known business, political, and civic leaders frequently attend our meetings, so our meetings provide an excellent opportunity to network with highly respected members of the St. Louis community. Becoming a member is easy. Just call 314-416-7722 and tell Mary Ann you want to become a member. She will send you an application form. Membership requires annual dues of $50 for individuals, $80 for families, and $300 at the corporate level. Members pay only $34 per meeting (non-members pay $39 per meeting) and receive other benefits. Members are also given the opportunity to request specific speakers.
Biggest and best bingo hall in the Metropolitan area sponsored by five different not-for-profit organizatiions on six nights! Paper and electronic bingo options! Separate smoking and non-smoking areas! Full array of pulltabs! Great concessions and adult beverages! KENO and lottery tickets! No food or drinks may be brought into the hall! Schedule - Sunday: St. Martin of Tours Church. Doors open at 2:30; bingo starts at 5:30. Tuesday: St. Mark's Church. Doors open at 3:30; bingo starts at 6:30. Wednesday: J.B. Marine Soccer. Doors open at 3:30; bingo starts at 6:30. Thursday: Mehlville Band Parent's Assoc. Doors open at 3:30; bingo starts at 6:30. Friday: Compton Heights Band. Doors open at 3:30; bingo starts at 6:45. Saturday: Compton Heights Band. Doors open at 3:30, bingo starts at 6:30.