State Historic Site · Missouri

First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

Location: St. Charles County, Missouri
Nearest town: 0.3 miles south of Saint Charles
Type: State Historic Site

About First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

The building preserved here served as Missouri's seat of government from 1821 to 1826, and visitors can tour the actual rooms where that early state government met. The property sits within the St. Charles Historic District in the city's Riverfront neighborhood and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. An interpretive center on the grounds holds two floors of free exhibits, a gift shop, and programs on the building's history, while room tours are offered daily for a fee.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site is in St. Charles County, Missouri, 0.3 miles south of Saint Charles. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.