Shrine of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

Site of first free school west of the Mississippi River. Established in 1818 by Missouri’s only saint, Rose Philippine Duchesne, RSCJ, canonized in 1988. Historic building, Memorial Shrine.

Getting There & Details

Admission
$.50-$1.50.
Hours
Year-round.
Address
619 N. Second St.
Phone
636-946-6127
Map
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Handicapped Accessible.

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