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Why Neighborhood Histories Matter in St. Louis

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Mark St. George

Why Neighborhood Histories Matter in a City Like St. Louis Neighborhood histories matter in St. Louis because the city is really a collection of...

Recorder of Deeds Marks One Year of Recovery Support Following May 16 Tornado

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Mark St. George

One Year Later: Recorder of Deeds Office Reflects on Tornado Recovery and Continued Service St. Louis, Mo. — May 14, 2026 — One year...

St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds: One of Missouri’s Best-Reviewed Offices

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Mark St. George

St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds – Among Missouri’s Best Reviewed Offices St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds: One of Missouri’s Best-Reviewed Offices Updated:...

Guide to Understanding Land Records

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Mark St. George

In Missouri, property deeds and trusts serve different but often overlapping roles in real estate ownership and financing. Most property transactions are recorded through...

St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds Guide to Vital and Property Records

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Mark St. George

St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds Guide to Vital and Property Records The Office of the St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds helps residents,...

2026 Irish Hertiage Celebration

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Mark St. George

Irish Heritage Celebration Returns to St. Louis City Hall Event Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 • 6:00–8:00 p.m. Location: St. Louis City Hall Rotunda,...

St Louis Vault: JD & Ethel Shelley and the Fight for Civil Rights

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Mark St. George

STL Vault Episode 103 – JD & Ethel Shelley and the Fight for Civil Rights STL Vault Episode 103: JD & Ethel Shelley and...

FREE Wedding Ceremony at City Hall – Valentine’s Day Eve

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Mark St. George

Free Valentine's Day Eve Weddings at St. Louis City Hall Celebrate Love with a Free Wedding at City Hall! Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler...

The Innovative Recorder – Michael Butler

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Mark St. George

Why Recorder Michael Butler Deserves Your Vote This Year When St. Louis voters first elected Michael Butler as Recorder of Deeds in 2018, they...

St. Louis, Dred Scott and the Road to Freedom

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Mark St. George

Honoring Dred Scott’s Legacy with the St. Louis Recorder of Deeds The Office of the St. Louis Recorder of Deeds is proud to highlight...