Cities & Towns in Saint Francois County, MO
Saint Francois County, county in Missouri, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 66,485 inhabitants. The county was created 203 years ago in 1821. Its county seat is Farmington.
There are 11 city/town in Saint Francois County, MO. The largest city of Saint Francois County is Farmington with a population of 18,674. Other cities include, Park Hills population 8,506, Bonne Terre population 6,824, Flat River population 5,157, Desloge population 4,900
Farmington
Farmington, City in St.
Park Hills
Park Hills, City in St.
Bonne Terre
Bonne Terre, City
Located in the Lead Belt region of southeast Missouri, St. Francois County contains historic small towns shaped by the area's mining industry. Here are some highlights:
Farmington - The largest city and county seat, Farmington has around 16,000 residents. It has a historic downtown with restaurants, shops and museums like the St. Francois County Museum.
Park Hills - Home to around 9,000 people, Park Hills has an old town historic district showcasing 19th century buildings and homes from the lead mining era.
Desloge - Founded in the 1930s as a company town for a lead mining company, Desloge has around 5,000 residents today. The World's Largest Hubcap is one of its quirky roadside attractions.
Bonne Terre - French for "good earth," Bonne Terre sits near deposits of high quality labradorite gemstones as well as lead mining sites. The population is around 7,500.
Leadwood - This small town of 1,300 residents got its start as a mining community in the 19th century. Its historic buildings reflect this past.
St. Francois County provides a window into Missouri's fascinating Lead Belt region. The mines may be gone, but the unique culture and history remains in these small towns.
All Saint Francois County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Francois County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | Small city in St. | 1,469 |
| Bonne Terre | City | 6,824 |
| Desloge | City in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States | 4,900 |
| Elvins | City in St. | 1,480 |
| Esther | Human settlement in St. | 1,161 |
| Farmington | City in St. | 18,674 |
| Flat River | River in Michigan, United States of America | 5,157 |
| Iron Mountain Lake | City in St. | 747 |
| Leadington | City in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States | 600 |
| Leadwood | City in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States | 1,158 |
| Park Hills | City in St. | 8,506 |
