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Photography of the Lafayette Square neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.

Lafayette Square is one of the oldest neighborhoods on the near south side of the city of St. Louis. It is bounded on the north by Chouteau Avenue, on the south by Interstate 44, on the east by Truman Parkway and on the west by South Jefferson Avenue. The area began as a French village in 1764 and has gone through its share of "ups" and "downs" since that time. In 1896, the area was largely destroyed by a tornado, but some of the finest residences of the city were rebuilt. The work is ongoing to this day. The area's stately Victorian "Painted Ladies" surround Lafayette Park, and the Square now serves as an idyllic setting for visitors and residents alike. Click to learn more about the history of Lafayette Square.