Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

The domed octagonal cupola, domed semicircular portico supported by curved brick columns of Corinthian order, 24-paned windows and fanlighted front door lend architectural interest to this classic revival styled building completed in 1868. What is now Moniteau County was in St. Louis County when Missouri Territory was formed in 1812. It became a part of Howard County, 1816, Cooper County, 1818, and Cole County, 1820. It was organized as Moniteau County in 1845. The word "Moniteau" is a French derivation of the Indian word Manitou meaning the "Great Spirit."

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Jim Kuntz: ... The Missouri Territory was formed in 1804, and Saint Louis County never came within a 100 miles of this county. I asked the Moniteau County Historian. They have not provided any answer. Saint Louis County's border today, is almost exactly the same as it was when Spain and or France held rights to the territory. 1 May 02, 2007

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