history of creve coeur mo
Creve Coeur was one of the first settlements in Missouri (Dalton). It was first settled in 1796, when land near the lake flooded and inhabitants moved from their villages due to the flood (Dalton). It was settled mainly by French families who ran farms (Dalton). The name Creve Coeur describes the general area of land near Creve Coeur Lake. The city was named Creve Coeur because its lake resemble a broken heart. There are also rumors about an Indian maiden with a broken heart, and Creve Coeur was named after her.