On April 25, 1214, King Louis IX of France, the saint for whom the city is named, was born. The statue of St. Louis was unveiled in Forest Park on Oct. 4, 1906. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. On April 25, 1214, King Louis IX of France, the saint for whom the city is named, was born. The statue of St. Louis was unveiled ...