Bridgeton, Missouri is located in the St. Louis area and is very popular with seniors.

Bridgeton MO History

Bridgeton has a long history that dates back to the days of the French Illinois Territory. Etienne de Véniard de Bourgmont traveled the area in 1724, on a trail which eventually became the main route between St. Louis and St. Charles.

The Spanish gained colonial control in 1768 and remained in control until 1804, when the area was transferred to the Americans. Bridgeton was first platted in 1794, and named Marais des Liards (Cottonwood Swamp). It was also known as Village à Robert, named after Robert Owen, its founder, who had received a land grant from the Spanish government. As the area received more and more English-speaking settlers, the village's name became Owen's Station.

Because of its location, including its proximity to a ferry across the Missouri River, it was a stop along the way from St. Louis to St. Charles. Meriwether Lewis passed through on his way to meet what became known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It was granted a state charter in 1843; throughout the next few years it was a stop along the way for emigrants seeking the major trailheads to the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails.

Bridgeton Missouri … Growing Retirement Area

Today, Bridgeton Missouri is a strong and viable economic engine for the St. Louis metropolitan area and it continues to attract new residents.