Where is Clayton Located? - Clayton is a city located in the St. Louis County of Missouri, United States. Clayton lies between 43.3653585 Degrees North latitudes and 72.1734388 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Clayton Located?
Clayton is a city located in the St. Louis County of Missouri, United States. Clayton lies between 43.3653585 Degrees North latitudes and 72.1734388 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Clayton city is 17355 people and the city has a total area of 2.51 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
Transportation and Connectivity in Clayton, Missouri
Feature
Details
Airport Name
St. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code
STL
Port
Port of St. Louis
Major Highways
I-170, I-64 (US 40), US 61, Clayton Road, Hanley Road
Train/Amtrak Service
Nearby Amtrak service at St. Louis Gateway Station; MetroLink light rail serves Clayton
Local Bus/Transit Service
Metro Transit MetroBus and MetroLink
Interstate 170 - North-south freeway connecting Clayton with I-70 and I-64.
Interstate 64 (US 40) - Major east-west highway linking downtown St. Louis and western suburbs.
US Route 61 - Regional route providing access across the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Clayton Road - Historic arterial connecting Clayton with Ladue, Frontenac, and St. Louis.
Hanley Road - Major north-south corridor serving Clayton's commercial and residential districts.
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Clayton, Missouri
Landmark Name
Type
Shaw Park
City Park
Saint Louis Art Museum
Museum
Missouri History Museum
Museum
Forest Park
Urban Park
The Muny
Outdoor Theater
Saint Louis Zoo
Zoo
Center of Clayton
Recreation Center
World Chess Hall of Fame
Museum
The Galleria
Shopping Center
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Colleges and Universities in Clayton, Missouri
Institution Name
Type
Level
Notable For
Washington University in St. Louis
Private
University
Research university
Fontbonne University
Private
University
Liberal arts education
Saint Louis University
Private
University
Jesuit research university
St. Louis Community College - Forest Park
Public
Community College
Career and transfer programs
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Public
University
Public research university
Waterbodies in Clayton, Missouri
River des Peres, Deer Creek, Mississippi River, Missouri River, Jefferson Lake, Post-Dispatch Lake, Creve Coeur Lake, Twin Lakes, Forest Park Lakes, Grand Basin
Golf Courses in Clayton, Missouri
Normandie Golf Club, Forest Park Golf Course, Ruth Park Golf Course, Glen Echo Country Club, Bellerive Country Club, Algonquin Golf Club, Old Warson Country Club, Norwood Hills Country Club
Clayton, Missouri - Key Historical Facts
Clayton was founded in 1877 and was named after Ralph Clayton, a local farmer who donated land for the community.
The city became the seat of St. Louis County in 1877, replacing St. Louis after the city and county separated.
Clayton grew rapidly during the early 20th century as streetcar lines connected it with downtown St. Louis.
The city's downtown developed into one of the leading business and financial districts in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Many government offices, law firms, and corporate headquarters are located in Clayton, making it an important administrative center.
Today, Clayton is known for its walkable downtown, cultural attractions, and strong blend of business, government, and residential neighborhoods.