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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Some Cool Facts About The Cahokia Mounds, St. Louis

When most people think of St Louis, The Arch, the blues, BBQ, and maybe hockey come to mind.  But did you know that the St Louis region is home to one of the most important archaeological sites in North America?

Located a few miles directly across the Mississippi River from modern St. Louis, Missouri, you’ll find a series of mysterious mounds, the largest rising some 220 feet into the air.

Welcome to the world-renowned Cahokia Mounds.

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St Louis Arch

Interesting Facts About St Louis Arch

Living in St Louis, it’s hard not to notice the grandeur of America’s tallest memorial, the Saint Louis Arch, which measures an imposing 630-foot high and dominates our skyline.  Also known as the “Gateway to the West”, it’s listed as tallest arch in the world.

While the monument is obviously large and impressive in it’s architecture,  you might be unaware of some mind blowing facts about St Louis Arch from it’s concept to the actual model.
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