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It is the month of June, the month of leaves and roses, when pleasant sights salute the eyes, and pleasant scents the noses. Happy June everyone! Did you know that June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, patroness of marriage and the well being of women? Raise your flag on June 14th, Flag Day and don't forget Father's Day on the 19th. June 20th is the Summer Solstice, the official start of summer. Browse through this month's home page, which features Chouteau Island and the Chouteau Slough, and check out all the month's activities! And lastly, a special thank you to Granite City, IL Chronicle: A Historical Journey for the Chouteau Island pictures! |
The name Chouteau Island, Chouteau Slough and later, Chouteau Towship is given in honor of Pierre Chouteau, who was largely interested and closely identified with the early history of St. Louis. Chouteau Slough, in the southwestern part of the townshp, has an average width of some two hundred feet and parallels the Mississippi at a distance of about four miles. Chouteau Island, originally called Big Island, is surrounded by the waters of the Mississippi River and of Chouteau Slough and contains about two thousand acres. It was formerly nearly twice its present size, having been reduced by the MIssissippi River, which is gradually and mercilessly eating it away. With the exception of a tract in the southeastern part, very appropriately termed the Wet Prairie, Chouteau was originally covered with a heavy growth of timber, consisting of walnut, oak, ash, hickory, elm and cotton wood - the latter growing to giant proportions along Chouteau slough. Click here to continue reading... |
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| Chouteau Island . Ed Schillinger Farm 1931 Wheat thrasing time Courtesy of Granite City, IL Chronicale: A Historical Journey and Lois McQuinney Schmidt |
| Chouteau Island . Ed Schillinger Farm . Flood of 1927 Main house and garage Courtesy of Granite City, IL Chronicale: A Historical Journey and Lois McQuinney Schmidt |
| Map of Chouteau Island and Chouteau Slough . Click to enlarge |
| CONGRATULATIONS KENZIE HAWKINS 2016 Patriots In The Park Essay Winner Working Together for a Better Community By definition, a community is a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. However, a community can be much more than just a group of people living near each other. It can also represent fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. Building a great community and creating the feeling of fellowship takes work and commitment. There are many ways we can all work together for a better community. Specifically, I can have a significant impact by becoming involved at school, supporting local events and organizations, and learning about our history to preserve local culture and traditions. It is important for teens to become involved at school. No matter what your passion, you should become involved. It is important to create a strong high school community. Everyone wants that feeling of fellowship and belonging. Involvement helps us make friends who share similar interests, talents, and goals. It also provides the opportunity to be good role models and leaders while helping each other make good decisions. Creating a sense of community in high school will teach us how to make our larger Granite City community better. Another way I can have an impact on my community is to support local events and organizations. Granite City has many exciting events throughout the year including church picnics, parades, festivals, and the Patriots in the Park celebration. Continue reading |
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