Webster Groves, MO
Located ten miles southwest of St. Louis, Missouri, today’s Webster Groves was an area known to Indians and fur trappers as Dry Ridge until around 1845. Prior to 1802 the land had changed rule from French to Spanish and back to French. After the Louisiana Purchase in 1802, the Territory changed to American ownership.
The area continued to grow. People moved from downtown St. Louis city to cleaner areas further out, commuting on the Pacific Railroad. This railroad was very important to the growth of the area. Subdivisions were developed along the rail road and train stations. Maplewood,
Kirkwood, Rock Hill were neighboring towns to crop up.
In 1896, Webster Groves, Missouri was incorporated and in 1897 Old Orchard was annexed, increasing its size dramatically.
Through the decades Webster Groves has continued to prosper. It has grown into a city with beautiful homes of a variety of architectural styles that reflect their diverse influences. Families living here today take pride in the region’s history and in their precious historical homes, yards and gardens.
