Where is Ferguson, Missouri, USA?

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Where is Ferguson Located? - Ferguson is a city located in the St. Louis County of Missouri, United States. Ferguson lies between 44.3061628 Degrees North latitudes and 71.7701237 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Ferguson, Missouri

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Where is Ferguson?: The Google Map showing the location of Ferguson in the U.S. state of Missouri.

Where is Ferguson Located?

Ferguson is a city located in the St. Louis County of Missouri, United States. Ferguson lies between 44.3061628 Degrees North latitudes and 71.7701237 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Ferguson city is 18527 people and the city has a total area of 6.17 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Ferguson, Missouri Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityFerguson
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
State CapitalJefferson City
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude38.7442° N
Longitude90.3054° W
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Land Area6.18 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area6.18 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)18,527 (2020 Census)
Population Density2,998 per sq mi
ZIP Codes63135
Area Code314
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code29-23942
Congressional District1st Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Ferguson, Missouri

  • Florissant, Missouri — 3 mi North
  • Jennings, Missouri — 2 mi South
  • Berkeley, Missouri — 4 mi West
  • Dellwood, Missouri — 2 mi East
  • Hazelwood, Missouri — 6 mi Northwest
  • University City, Missouri — 7 mi Southwest
  • Bridgeton, Missouri — 8 mi West
  • St. Louis, Missouri — 11 mi Southeast
  • Clayton, Missouri — 10 mi South
  • Maryland Heights, Missouri — 10 mi West

Driving Distances from Ferguson, Missouri

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
FlorissantMissouri38 min
JenningsMissouri26 min
BerkeleyMissouri410 min
HazelwoodMissouri612 min
University CityMissouri715 min
BridgetonMissouri815 min
ClaytonMissouri1018 min
St. LouisMissouri1120 min
ChesterfieldMissouri2430 min
St. CharlesMissouri1825 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Ferguson, Missouri

CategoryInformation
Airport NameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA CodeSTL
PortPort of St. Louis (regional)
Major HighwaysInterstate 70, Interstate 270, U.S. Route 67 (Lindbergh Boulevard), Missouri Route AC (New Halls Ferry Road)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak station in the city; nearest Amtrak station is St. Louis Gateway Transportation Center
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMetro Transit buses with nearby MetroLink access
  • Interstate 70 - Major east-west interstate providing access to downtown St. Louis, Kansas City and St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
  • Interstate 270 - Beltway around the St. Louis metropolitan area connecting Ferguson with major suburban communities.
  • U.S. Route 67 (Lindbergh Boulevard) - Important north-south route linking Ferguson with Florissant, Hazelwood and south St. Louis County.
  • New Halls Ferry Road (Route AC) - Key local roadway serving residential neighborhoods, schools and commercial areas.

What are top Places to Visit in Ferguson, Missouri

Landmark NameType
January-Wabash Memorial ParkCity Park
Forestwood ParkCommunity Park
Jeske ParkPark
Ferguson Farmers MarketMarket
St. Louis Mercantile LibraryLibrary
Missouri History MuseumMuseum
Forest ParkUrban Park
Saint Louis ZooZoo
Gateway Arch National ParkNational Park
The Delmar LoopEntertainment District

Colleges and Universities in Ferguson, Missouri

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Missouri–St. LouisPublicUniversityResearch and professional programs
St. Louis Community College – Florissant ValleyPublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce education
Washington University in St. LouisPrivateUniversityResearch and medical sciences
Ferguson-Florissant School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictComprehensive public education

Waterbodies in Ferguson, Missouri

Maline Creek, Coldwater Creek, Missouri River, Mississippi River, Spanish Lake, River des Peres, Creve Coeur Lake, Chain of Rocks Canal

Golf Courses in Ferguson, Missouri

Normandie Golf Club, Florissant Golf Club, Eagle Springs Golf Course, Ruth Park Golf Course, Gateway National Golf Links, Forest Park Golf Course

Ferguson, Missouri — Key Historical Facts

  • Ferguson was founded in 1855 as a railroad community after William B. Ferguson donated land for a station on the North Missouri Railroad.
  • The city developed into a thriving residential suburb of St. Louis during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as rail transportation expanded.
  • Historic neighborhoods and civic buildings reflect Ferguson's growth during the streetcar and railroad era.
  • In 2014, Ferguson became internationally known following the shooting of Michael Brown, leading to nationwide discussions about policing, civil rights, and criminal justice reform.
  • Today, Ferguson continues to invest in community development, local businesses, parks, and neighborhood revitalization while serving as an important municipality in north St. Louis County.

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