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Arnold, MO

Arnold is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States, and a suburb of St. Louis. The population was 20,858 at the 2020 United States census.

The Osage peoples were the first people that lived in what today is Arnold, many artifacts have been found in the area that show there was an ancient Osage village near where the Meramec River meets the Mississippi River. In the area where 2 salt licks used to be, human bones have been found, along with pottery shards and many other artifacts. The first European settler in Arnold was John Hildebrand an immigrant from Germany, that lived in Monongahela County, Pennsylvania. He was the first white settler in the area that is today Jefferson County, he established a settlement near saline creek, with a fort for protection. In 1776 Jean Baptiste Gamache, who operated a ferry boat across the Meramec River was granted 1050 arpents of land by King Charles III of Spain. This ferry was on the King's Trace or El Camino Real, from St. Louis to Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.

On October 24, 1988, Republican vice-presidential candidate Dan Quayle addressed the students at Fox High School, listening to questions and discussing the fight against drugs.

On July 17, 1993, President Bill Clinton with several members of his cabinet held a "flood summit" at Fox High School during the Great Flood of 1993. During the summit, Clinton promised the governors of flood-damaged states that his administration would not abandon them once the water receded.

On April 29, 2009, United States President Barack Obama held a town hall meeting commemorating his 100th day in office at Fox High School in Arnold. Several members of the president's cabinet and staff attended the event including senior White House advisers Valerie Jarrett and David Axelrod and National Security Adviser James L. Jones.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.94 square miles (30.92 km2), of which 11.58 square miles (29.99 km2) is land and 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2) is water. The city is located at the confluence of the Meramec and Mississippi rivers, just south of St. Louis County.

Arnold places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. In addition to recreational amenities, Arnold residents have access to quality healthcare services. The city is served by medical facilities like SSM Health Medical Group - Arnold and St. Luke's Urgent Care in Arnold, ensuring that the community's health needs are well-addressed. At the Arnold Recreation Center, you can participate in fitness classes and make use of their extensive facilities. For those seeking holistic wellness, the Eclipse Wellness Studio & Holistic Shop offers a range of services including yoga and meditation. The Aquarius Wellness Center For Healing Arts provides therapeutic massages and other wellness treatments. Apollo Fit and FLY Yoga in nearby St. Louis provide excellent options for more specialized fitness regimens.

Top sites in Arnold, MO are Arnold City Park, Ozark Dog Park, and Arnold Historical Society.

Population: 21,059 (2023). ZIP code: 63010. Area code: 636. Elevation: 522 ft (159 m). Area: 11.53 sq mi (29.86 km2).

FAQs

Is Arnold, MO a good place to live?

Arnold is a suburb of St. Louis. Arnold is in Jefferson County. Living in Arnold offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Arnold and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Arnold are above average.

Who is Arnold, MO named after?

In 1825 the Arnold area was sparsely populated and nameless. Major landowners, mostly French, began to sell tracts of their land to pioneers from Pennsylvania and the eastern colonies. Settlers also arrived from England, France, and Ireland, but most new arrivals came from Germany. The community was named for Louis Arnold, a landowner shown here in the 1920s before the city was incorporated in 1972.

What is the crime rate in Arnold, MO?

The crime rate in Arnold is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 16 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Arnold is 1 in 64. Based on FBI crime data, Arnold is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Missouri, Arnold has a crime rate that is higher than 65% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

City of Arnold

Wikipedia

Niche

Neighborhood Scout

Arnold City Park

Ozark Dog Park

Arnold Historical Society

SSM Health Medical Group - Arnold

St. Luke's Urgent Care

Arnold Recreation Center

Eclipse Wellness Studio & Holistic Shop 

Aquarius Wellness Center For Healing Arts 

Apollo Fit

FLY Yoga

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