Preserving Ste. Genevieve

Ste. Genevieve is home to the best collection French Colonial architectural treasures including three of the five existing poteaux en terre (posts on the earth or in the ground) buildings remaining in the United States as well as many poteaux sur solle (posts on sill or rock foundation) structures. In addition to its French architecture, Ste. Genevieve has some of the best preserved examples of early 19th century American and German vernacular structures displaying the varied influence of the massive migration into the area before and after the Louisiana Purchase.

The Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve is one of Ste. Genevieve's local organizations actively supporting the preservation and restoration of significant structures in the National Historic Landmark District. Their mission is to recognize and help preserve the historic and cultural importance of the town's buildings.

Please see the following related Wikipedia articles for further information:

National Historic Landmark District

Ste. Genevieve's History

For information on Ste. Genevieve's National Park status:

Ste. Geneveive Special Resource Study Newsletter 1: August 2010 (738.9 KB, PDF file)

Ste. Genevieve Special Resource Study webpage

Archival Images

To read more on historic preservation:

• Missouri State Historic Preservation Office
• Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation
• Ste. Genevieve Downtown Renewal Project
• Secretary of the Interior: Standards for Rehabilitation
• National Park Services: Technical Description of Standards
• National Trust for Historic Preservation