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| 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 | |
  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[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 1, 1972 |
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.[2]
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ System, VA St. Louis Health Care. "VA St. Louis Health Care System". www.stlouis.va.gov. Retrieved 2018-04-17.