Map to St. Louis

Historical MuseumSt. Louis Michigan has many treasures to explore and enjoy but none is as special as this towns unique history.  Everything about St. Louis points to a past that is different from any place in the state.  The rich architecture here tells the story of a glorious century that brought railroads, celebrities and fame.  Fame for a magnetic spring, the finest hotels and duckling dinners that were the talk of the state.

Magnetic Mineral Springs

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St. Louis, Michigan

Downtown St. Louis MichiganSt. Louis, Michigan is in the heart of Gratiot County Michigan.  The “Geographic Center of the Lower Peninsula,” St. Louis is located right on M-46 only two miles east of US-127.  The town has a fascinating history including once being home to the Magnetic Mineral Springs and bath house, two opera houses and a historic hotel.  Much of St. Louis historic business district architecture has been preserved and many turn of the century buildings are still in use as businesses and shops.

The history of the region and the history of the development of the town are preserved by the St. Louis Area Historical Society.  The exhibits are housed in the old train depot and include a series of 10 Fenton Glass Bells, a Republic Truck and a log cabin that is being restored.  The museum is open Thursday 1 - 4 p.m. or by appointment 989-681-3017.  www.stlouismi.com/1/stlouis/historical_society.asp .

History of St. Louis (pdf)