Jefferson Barracks Military Post
The Jefferson Barracks Military Post is located on the Mississippi River at Lemay, Missouri, south of St. Louis. It was an important and active U.S. Army installation from 1826 through 1946. It is the oldest operating U.S. military installation west of the Mississippi River, and it is now used as a base for the Army and Air National Guard. A Veterans Affairs healthcare system campus is located on the southern portion of the base and is also the headquarters for the Veterans Canteen Service.
| Jefferson Barracks Military Post | |
|---|---|
| Lemay, Missouri | |
Jefferson Barracks Red Brick Barrack Buildings. | |
| Type | U.S. Military Post |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | U.S. Air Force |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1826 |
| In use | 1826–1946 |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Veterans Administration |
Jefferson Barracks Historic District | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Location in Missouri Location in United States | |
| Nearest city | St. Louis County, Missouri |
| Area | 337.8 acres (136.7 ha) |
| Built | 1826 |
| Built by | Quartermaster Corps |
| Architectural style | Military vernacular |
| NRHP reference No. | 72001492 |
| Added to NRHP | February 1, 1972 |
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