The South County communities of Sappington and Concord Village are home to a wide range of attractions. First settled in the early 19th century, the area features excellent modern amenities as well as historic sites, which give visitors insight into the lives of the region’s earliest inhabitants.
The long-established town of Sappington is home to many intriguing historic attractions. Shaded by large cedar trees, Sappington Cemetery is the resting place of several area citizens prominent during the past century. Dr. John Sappington, who came with his wife to central Missouri's "Boone's Lick Country" and settled just west of Arrow Rock in 1819, established the cemetery for his family in 1831. The two-acre cemetery contains 111 headstones and markers. In addition to the Sappington family, two of Missouri's governors are buried in the cemetery: Meredith Miles Marmaduke and Claiborne Fox Jackson. Both were married to daughters of Dr. Sappington. The Sappington House Museum was built in 1808 and is the oldest known brick house in St. Louis County. A rare example of federal architecture in the Midwest, the house contains authentic furnishings made before 1835. The museum - which honors Dr. Sappington and his contributions to the area - contains a library of Americana, a gift shop and a restaurant. Located in the Sappington-Concord Village area is the Villas at Worthington, the latest in a series of upscale residential communities developed by Dominion Properties, one of The Mullenix Family Companies. Mullenix has built more than 5,000 attached and detached homes in various metropolitan St. Louis communities. The Villas at Worthington consist of 48 ground-level condominiums attached in two- or three-unit buildings. The Villas feature seven models, five of which are ranch-style and two of which are 1˝ story. Two- to four-bedroom plans are available. The development is located near I-270 and Highway 21 (Tesson Ferry). For a private showing of displays and inventory units, please contact Jane Martin, Coldwell Banker Gundaker Sales Manager, at (314) 808-5610. Sappington and Concord Village are ideally located for access to the many delights that St. Louis has to offer, including a large number of cultural attractions and recreational activities. Residents can enjoy outdoor concerts at area parks such as Tower Grove Park, Carondelet Park and Lafayette Park. In addition, a number of local educational facilities have been highly commended, such as the St. Louis Science Center and St. Louis Zoo. Of course, the area around St. Louis also offers a number of spectacular attractions. Missouri Wine Country includes many small wineries that offer incredible views and even some free wine tasting! Many indoor and outdoor recreational activities are available, including popular water sports such as canoeing. Residents can also take advantage of the camping and bicycling opportunities that the area provides. With so many beautiful and historic sites to see -- as well as numerous recreational activities to enjoy -- it is easy to see why so many people are relocating to Sappington and Concord Village. The communities boast charming small-town atmospheres while remaining close to the world-class attractions and services of a major metropolitan area. |