As late as 1889, the town was predominantly French-speaking (while the southern portion of the metropolis was populated by German speakers).St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 27, 1889; cited in Missouri Historical Review, April 1957, p. 330 The first train line to the area was constructed in 1878—an extension of the line which went from St. Louis City to Normandy. The last train to Florissant ran on November 14, 1931.
As late as 1889 the town was predominantly French-speaking (while the southern portion of the metropolis was, populated by German speakers).St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 27, 1889; cited in Missouri Historical Review, April 1957, p. 330 The first train line to the area was constructed in 1878—an extension of the line which went from St. Louis City to Normandy. The last train to Florissant ran on November 14, 1931.