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'''River aux Vases''' is a creek that rises in [[Union Township, Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri|Union Township]] in western [[Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri]] and flows into the [[Mississippi River]] about two miles north of [[St. Mary, Missouri|St. Marys, Missouri]].
'''River aux Vases''' is a creek that rises in [[Union Township, Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri|Union Township]] in western [[Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri]] and flows into the [[Mississippi River]] about two miles north of [[St. Mary, Missouri|St. Marys, Missouri]].


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The stream's original name - La Rivière aux Vases - is French meaning ''The muddy or swampy River'' and referred to quicksand and soggy conditions around the creek, especially crossings. <ref name=autogenerated3>{{cite web|url=http://shs.umsystem.edu/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_sainte_genevieve.html |title=Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri Place Names, 1928-1945 &#124; The State Historical Society of Missouri |publisher=Shs.umsystem.edu |date= |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref>
The stream's original name - La Rivière aux Vases - is French meaning ''The muddy or swampy River'' and referred to quicksand and soggy conditions around the creek, especially crossings.<ref name=autogenerated3>{{cite web|url=http://shs.umsystem.edu/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_sainte_genevieve.html |title=Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri Place Names, 1928-1945 &#124; The State Historical Society of Missouri |publisher=Shs.umsystem.edu |date= |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The earliest French colonial families had long-established family sugar camps (les sucreries) along the creek to process sugar. <ref>{{Cite journal|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=7j3NNrHFVR4C&pg=PA205&lpg=PA205&dq=river+aux+vases+new+bourbon&source=bl&ots=40AFOCkjnD&sig=ZRybXTig7szSAmqF7523eqy9NU4&hl=en&sa=X&ei=JWmQUr2tCs3goATqxYC4AQ&ved=0CEMQ6AEwBDgK#v=onepage&q=vases&f=false |title=Opening the Ozarks: A Historical Geography of Missouri's Ste. Genevieve District, 1760-1830|isbn=9780826263063|author1=Walter A. Schroeder|year=2002}}</ref> In 1797 the younger son of Pierre de Lassus, Commandant of [[New Bourbon, Missouri|New Bourbon]] received a grant by the Spanish government to establish a sugar mill along the creek. <ref>The State Historical Society of Missouri http://shs.umsystem.edu/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_sainte_genevieve.html</ref> Over time the area around River aux Vases became known as a breeding center for mules. Mining was also prominent in the area and River aux Vases sandstone was used in the abutments of Eads Bridge in downtown [[St. Louis]], with decorative onyx and limestone quarried nearby.<ref>Rome of the West http://www.romeofthewest.com/2009/09/photos-of-saints-philip-and-james.html</ref>
The earliest French colonial families had long-established family sugar camps (les sucreries) along the creek to process sugar.<ref>{{Cite journal|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=7j3NNrHFVR4C&pg=PA205&lpg=PA205&dq=river+aux+vases+new+bourbon&source=bl&ots=40AFOCkjnD&sig=ZRybXTig7szSAmqF7523eqy9NU4&hl=en&sa=X&ei=JWmQUr2tCs3goATqxYC4AQ&ved=0CEMQ6AEwBDgK#v=onepage&q=vases&f=false |title=Opening the Ozarks: A Historical Geography of Missouri's Ste. Genevieve District, 1760-1830|isbn=9780826263063|author1=Walter A. Schroeder|year=2002}}</ref> In 1797 the younger son of Pierre de Lassus, Commandant of [[New Bourbon, Missouri|New Bourbon]] received a grant by the Spanish government to establish a sugar mill along the creek.<ref>The State Historical Society of Missouri http://shs.umsystem.edu/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_sainte_genevieve.html</ref> Over time the area around River aux Vases became known as a breeding center for mules. Mining was also prominent in the area and River aux Vases sandstone was used in the abutments of Eads Bridge in downtown [[St. Louis]], with decorative onyx and limestone quarried nearby.<ref>Rome of the West http://www.romeofthewest.com/2009/09/photos-of-saints-philip-and-james.html</ref>


==Physical geography==
==Physical geography==
River aux Vases rises near Jonca in Union Township in the western part of Ste. Genevieve County, and flows east through [[Hawn State Park]] and empties into the Mississippi River about two miles north of St. Marys, Missouri at an elevation of 361 feet. It has a watershed of 47.8 sq. mi. <ref>Biological Criteria for Streams of Missouri http://dnr.mo.gov/env/esp/docs/BiologicalCriteriaMUFinalReport.pdf</ref> <ref>lat-long.com http://www.lat-long.com/Latitude-Longitude-751895-Missouri-River_aux_Vases.html</ref>
River aux Vases rises near Jonca in Union Township in the western part of Ste. Genevieve County, and flows east through [[Hawn State Park]] and empties into the Mississippi River about two miles north of St. Marys, Missouri at an elevation of 361 feet. It has a watershed of 47.8 sq. mi.<ref>Biological Criteria for Streams of Missouri http://dnr.mo.gov/env/esp/docs/BiologicalCriteriaMUFinalReport.pdf</ref><ref>lat-long.com http://www.lat-long.com/Latitude-Longitude-751895-Missouri-River_aux_Vases.html</ref>


*Dodge Creek
*Dodge Creek
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==Cultural geography==
==Cultural geography==
There are a number of communities along River aux Vases Creek, most notably the community by the same name [[River aux Vases, Missouri|River aux Vases]], as well as New Bremen ([[Ozora, Missouri|Ozora]]), and
There are a number of communities along River aux Vases Creek, most notably the community by the same name [[River aux Vases, Missouri|River aux Vases]], as well as New Bremen ([[Ozora, Missouri|Ozora]]), and
New Tennessee. <ref>The library.org http://thelibrary.org/lochist/moser/stegenevievepl.html</ref>
New Tennessee.<ref>The library.org http://thelibrary.org/lochist/moser/stegenevievepl.html</ref>


Bridges that converse River aux Vases Creek include the River aux Vases Bridge on Old Kingshighway ([[U.S._Route_61#Missouri_2|Highway 61]]), the River aux Vases Route B Bridge, The Interstate 55 Bridge, and the River aux Vases US 61 Bridge. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://bridgehunter.com/mo/ste-genevieve/guide/ |title=Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri |publisher=Bridgehunter.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref>
Bridges that converse River aux Vases Creek include the River aux Vases Bridge on Old Kingshighway ([[U.S. Route 61#Missouri 2|Highway 61]]), the River aux Vases Route B Bridge, The Interstate 55 Bridge, and the River aux Vases US 61 Bridge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bridgehunter.com/mo/ste-genevieve/guide/ |title=Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri |publisher=Bridgehunter.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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[[Category:Rivers of Missouri]]
[[Category:Rivers of Missouri]]
[[Category:Landforms of Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri]]
[[Category:Landforms of La Saline County, Missouri]]

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Not to be confused with River aux Vases, Missouri.

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River aux Vases is a creek that rises in Union Township in western Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri and flows into the Mississippi River about two miles north of St. Marys, Missouri.

Etymology

The stream's original name - La Rivière aux Vases - is French meaning The muddy or swampy River and referred to quicksand and soggy conditions around the creek, especially crossings.[1]

History

The earliest French colonial families had long-established family sugar camps (les sucreries) along the creek to process sugar.[2] In 1797 the younger son of Pierre de Lassus, Commandant of New Bourbon received a grant by the Spanish government to establish a sugar mill along the creek.[3] Over time the area around River aux Vases became known as a breeding center for mules. Mining was also prominent in the area and River aux Vases sandstone was used in the abutments of Eads Bridge in downtown St. Louis, with decorative onyx and limestone quarried nearby.[4]

Physical geography

River aux Vases rises near Jonca in Union Township in the western part of Ste. Genevieve County, and flows east through Hawn State Park and empties into the Mississippi River about two miles north of St. Marys, Missouri at an elevation of 361 feet. It has a watershed of 47.8 sq. mi.[5][6]

  • Dodge Creek
  • Flint Bottom Creek
  • Jonca Creek
  • Lake Kal-Tatri
  • Mill Creek
  • Pickle Creek
  • Rainbow Lake

Cultural geography

There are a number of communities along River aux Vases Creek, most notably the community by the same name River aux Vases, as well as New Bremen (Ozora), and New Tennessee.[7]

Bridges that converse River aux Vases Creek include the River aux Vases Bridge on Old Kingshighway (Highway 61), the River aux Vases Route B Bridge, The Interstate 55 Bridge, and the River aux Vases US 61 Bridge.[8]

  • Rail bridge
    Rail bridge
  • River aux Vases Creek
    River aux Vases Creek

References

  1. ^ "Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri Place Names, 1928-1945 | The State Historical Society of Missouri". Shs.umsystem.edu. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
  2. ^ Walter A. Schroeder (2002). "Opening the Ozarks: A Historical Geography of Missouri's Ste. Genevieve District, 1760-1830". ISBN 9780826263063. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ The State Historical Society of Missouri http://shs.umsystem.edu/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_sainte_genevieve.html
  4. ^ Rome of the West http://www.romeofthewest.com/2009/09/photos-of-saints-philip-and-james.html
  5. ^ Biological Criteria for Streams of Missouri http://dnr.mo.gov/env/esp/docs/BiologicalCriteriaMUFinalReport.pdf
  6. ^ lat-long.com http://www.lat-long.com/Latitude-Longitude-751895-Missouri-River_aux_Vases.html
  7. ^ The library.org http://thelibrary.org/lochist/moser/stegenevievepl.html
  8. ^ "Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri". Bridgehunter.com. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
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