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St. Charles County is located in the state of Missouri, United States. It is situated along the eastern border of the state and is part of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The county was officially established on October 1, 1812, and it is named after the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, which was founded by French Canadian settlers in the area.

The history of St. Charles County dates back to the early 18th century when French explorers, including Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet, ventured into the region. French fur traders and trappers followed, establishing settlements along the Missouri River. In 1769, a fur trading post known as Les Petites Côtes (The Little Hills) was established in the area that would later become St. Charles.