History of Soulard
Soulard is the oldest residential district in the city of St. Louis, and began growing in the 1840's. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and a City of St. Louis Historic District. Named for Antoine Soulard, whose widow, Julia Cerre Soulard, gave 2 city blocks for use as a public market. Soulard Market stands there today.
Buffalo Bill Came to Dinner
Buffalo Bill Cody walked these streets and came to dinner one Sunday...and married the daughter of the folks who lived here. It's anecdotes like these that make walking down this street so special.
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