MO. will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its incorporation. The French name of Des Peres originated when a group of Jesuit missionaries temporarily settled near the mouth of River Des Peres in 1701. When the Jesuits left the area. the name of Des Peres remained with the river and the area. Des Peres translated is "of the Fathers." Des Peres appears to be a new suburban residential community. However. in 1834 the German immigrants who first settled the area were continuing to build their community. Farming and flower growing were the leading industries in 1834. The flower growers remain a leading industry.
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