Therese married Rene Auguste Chouteau, Jr. in 1786 in St. Louis. He was called "Auguste" and was the co-founder of St. Louis. Their marriage formed an important alliance between two of St. Louis' most powerful families.
They built a large 2-story house with upper balconies where the south leg of the Arch now stands.
Therese married Rene Auguste Chouteau, Jr. in 1786 in St. Louis. He was called "Auguste" and was the co-founder of St. Louis. Their marriage formed an important alliance between two of St. Louis' most powerful families.
They built a large 2-story house with upper balconies where the south leg of the Arch now stands.
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