Welcome to the City of Ferguson. Established in 1894, the city is unique in its combination of historic charm and modern amenities. Historic homes and tree-lined streets are reminiscent of traditional urban design strategies.

Newer residential areas offer a modern look and feel. An extensive park system offers abundant leisure opportunities. The city's location, just minutes east of Lambert International Airport, with easy access to 3 interstate highways, makes it easily accessible to the entire St. Louis metropolitan area.

The City of Ferguson sits between two college campuses, St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley and the University of Missouri at St. Louis, and two major employment centers, Emerson Electric world headquarters and the Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) facilities at the airport.

What makes Ferguson truly unique is the approach that the city has taken to meeting the challenges facing it. History and heritage have become valuable assets, providing the foundation for building a new future. The city has received a number of awards in recognition of its groundbreaking achievements, and it will continue to seek new ways of meeting old challenges as it moves forward into its second century.