OJA Community Area – Environmenal Section of Study
Environmental Features – Old Jamestown Area
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Old Jamestown Across The Ages
An excellent book by Peggy. It can be Purchased at Pallottine Renewal Center or from Amazon. The book is also accessible in the section below by clicking the front cover. If you have already purchased a copy of the first printing of Old Jamestown Across the Ages, a revision is available for download. Royalties for this
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New WildCare Park Director
Sabarras George Named the Next Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park Director. He will assume the role on February 5, 2024. Click here to see the full announcement.
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NPS – Caves and Karst
Karst Landscapes – An article by National Park Service. Karst is a type of landscape where the dissolving of the bedrock has created sinkholes, sinking streams, caves, springs, and other characteristic features. Karst is associated with soluble rock types such as limestone, marble, and gypsum. Click Here to Read More
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RFT article about Jamestown Mall
Great article from RFT “Remembering Jamestown Mall, and the Wonderful World We Once Knew”. The demolition of the mall started in the fall of 2023. Click here to read the article.
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USGS – Karst Aquifers
Karst Aquifers – An article by United States Geological Survey Karst terrain is created from the dissolution of soluble rocks, principally limestone and dolomite. Karst areas are characterized by distinctive landforms (like springs, caves, sinkholes) and a unique hydrogeology that results in aquifers that are highly productive but extremely vulnerable to contamination. Click Here to Read More
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Pelican Island and Car of Commerce Chute
By Peggy Kruse Pelican Island is located in the Missouri River and occupies much of the far north portion of Old Jamestown. It is separated from the mainland by the Car of Commerce Chute, which was named for a steamboat that sunk there in 1832. “Car of Commerce” was actually a fairly common steamboat name;
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Old Jamestown History Highlights
By Peggy Kruse Below are just a few of the stories we found especially interesting. You can read through this page and get a feel for some of the area’s history you can also click on the links and learn a great deal more. Topics here include: • Physical location of Old Jamestown
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Civil War in the Old Jamestown Area
Presented to Old Jamestown Association by Cindy Winkler, Spring 2012 For more than 150 years, we Americans have been fascinated by the Civil War/War Between the States/The War of Northern Aggression, etc. The war’s prevalence in popular culture tends to go in and out of vogue in movies, books, and TV shows. However, I believe the war is still
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Ralph Wehmer’s Stories
As told to Olga Smith, BJC Hospice Lumina Project Volunteer, June 2007 — shared with permission of Ralph’s daughter, Susan I have so many stories to tell you. Where do I begin? Well, I was born in a log cabin, one mile down from this house. Back then, our street was called Accommodation Road,
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