the State Historical Society of Missouri
C. David Rice is emeritus professor of history at the University of Central Missouri.
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![Francois M. Guyol de Guiran created this portrait of Marie Therese Bourgeois Chouteau, the “founding mother” of St. Louis, in 1810. [Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis, MHS Objects Collection, 1950-084-0002]](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2021-03/1-Marie-Therese-Bourgeois-Chouteau.jpg?itok=Lpgn1Ask "Francois M. Guyol de Guiran created this portrait of Marie Therese Bourgeois Chouteau, the “founding mother” of St. Louis, in 1810. [Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis, MHS Objects Collection, 1950-084-0002]")
Marie Thérèse Bourgeois Chouteau was born in New Orleans on January 14, 1733, but she was…
C. David Rice is emeritus professor of history at the University of Central Missouri.
Marie Thérèse Bourgeois Chouteau was born in New Orleans on January 14, 1733, but she was…