Ferguson, Missouri
Ferguson is a city of 18,213 people in St. Louis County, Missouri, founded in 1894.
Why visit Ferguson
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include University of Missouri–St. Louis, Archambault House and Barton House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Ferguson
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About Ferguson
Ferguson is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Per the 2020 census, the population was 18,527, and is predominantly Black.
From the Wikipedia article Ferguson, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks16
Archambault House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
United States historic place
Barton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Casa Alvarez
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Gen. Daniel Bissell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri
Greenwood Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic cemetery in Hillsdale, Missouri
Hanson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Hubecky House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
John B. Myers House and Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Florissant, Missouri
Meyer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
House in Florissant, Missouri
Norwood Hills Country Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
1 Norwood Hills Country Club Drive, Saint Louis
St. Vincent's Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Former hospital in Missouri, United States
Taille de Noyer
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Florissant, Missouri, United States
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes38
Ferguson Brewing Company
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
418 South Florissant Road, Ferguson
Su-Mo 11:00-21:00, Tu-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Krab Kingz
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.8 mi
8021 West Florissant Avenue, Jennings
Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 2.1 mi
10915 New Halls Ferry Road, Ferguson
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00, Fr,Sa 06:00-23:00, Su 06:00-22:00
Whistle Stop Depot
Restaurant · Ice Cream · 0.6 mi
1 Carson Road, Ferguson
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.2 mi
10910 New Halls Ferry Road, Ferguson
Marley's Bar and Grill
Bar and pub · 0.8 mi
500 South Florissant Road, Ferguson
Mo-Sa 10:30-13:30, Su 10:00-24:00
26 more on the map.
History
What is now the city of Ferguson was founded in 1855, when William B. Ferguson deeded 10 acres (4.0 ha) of land to the Wabash Railroad in exchange for a new depot and naming rights. The settlement that sprang up around the depot was called Ferguson Station. Ferguson was the first railroad station connected directly to St. Louis. The station is a focal point of the city's history and is depicted on the city flag, designed in 1994.
Ferguson's first schoolhouse was built in 1878. Ferguson was incorporated as a city in 1894.
Emerson Electric moved its headquarters to Ferguson during the 20th century.
Ferguson made frequent worldwide headlines for months following the 2014 killing of Michael Brown Jr. by a police officer and the ensuing civil unrest. The United States Department of Justice investigation which followed resulted in large legal fees for the town, in excess of $300,000 a year. The investigation determined that the shooting was justified.
Ferguson elected its first Black and first female mayor, Ella Jones, on June 2, 2020.
From the History section of Ferguson, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship53
Westside Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.4 mi
2677 Dunn Rd, Ferguson
Tabernacle of Faith and Deliverance
Church · Pentecostal · 2.0 mi
8500 Airport Road, St. Louis
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries71
Healthcare5
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
10887 West Florissant Avenue, Ferguson
Map of Ferguson
220 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 4.7 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 77°F | 58°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 37°F | 3.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 2.5 in | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for St Louis Lambert Intl Ap 72434 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
St. Louis County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-06-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires (Severe Storm)
- 2022-08-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Bellefontaine Neighbors 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Bridgeton 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Clayton 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- St. Louis 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Granite City 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Creve Coeur 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- East St. Louis 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Alton 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Affton 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Crestwood 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ferguson, Missouri infobox montage 1, Paul Sableman - File:Ferguson, Missouri.jpg Chuck Morris - File:Wildwood House.jpg Ferguson Municipal Public Library - File:Ferguson Municipal Public Library interior.jpg Paul Sableman - File:City..., CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ferguson Municipal Public Library interior, Ferguson Municipal Public Library, CC BY 2.0
- Old Ferguson West 0042, Chuck Morris, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Ferguson West 0045, Chuck Morris, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Ferguson West 0052, Chuck Morris, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ferguson again, Loavesofbread, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ferguson, Night 1, Photo 6, Loavesofbread, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ferguson, Night 1, Photo 7, Loavesofbread, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ferguson, Night 1, Photo 5, Loavesofbread, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ferguson, Night 1, Photo 8, Loavesofbread, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ferguson, Night 1, Photo 4, Loavesofbread, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ferguson, Night 1, Photo 2, Loavesofbread, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HubeckyHouse, Chuck Morris, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JohnBMyersHouse2, Chuck Morris, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Vincent's Hospital, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CasaAlvarezHABS, Historic American Buildings Survey photographers (Piaget-Ravenswaay Survey), Public domain
- Greenwood Cemetery Entrance Pillar, Bb vc2254, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Archambault House, Chuck Morris, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BisselHouse, Chuck Morris, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HansonHouse, Chuck Morris, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MeyerHouse0063, Chuck Morris, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BartonHouse, Chuck Morris, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StFerdinandsShrineHD1, Chuck Morris, CC BY-SA 3.0
- UMSL 01, Suobara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wildwood House, Chuck Morris, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John C. and Georgie Atwood House, Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Microspatula, Sjholmescats5, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church Street Commercial District, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central School 0053, Chuck Morris, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Charles County SWAT team, Jamelle Bouie, CC BY 2.0
- 1 Express Way, Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Norwood Hills Country Club, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Norwood Hills Country Club 2, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- N238AK @ STL, 2017-10-23, David Ackerman, CC BY 2.0
- Express Scripts (8681557549), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- North Hanley MetroLink Station 2025, Lightmetro, CC BY-SA 4.0
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