Earth City, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Earth City, Missouri
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 Earth City, Missouri
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63045
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| Area code(s) | 314 |
| GNIS feature ID | 756957 |
Earth City is a commercial area in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is called an "unincorporated area" because it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it is managed by St. Louis County.
This area is located along Interstate 70, close to the Missouri River. It is bordered by the cities of Bridgeton and Maryland Heights. Earth City is also very close to Lambert International Airport. No one lives permanently in Earth City; it is mainly for businesses.
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What You'll Find in Earth City
Earth City is home to many important businesses. It is known for being a hub for shipping and retail companies.
Major Companies
One of the biggest companies here is Save-A-Lot. This is a large grocery chain. Earth City is where Save-A-Lot has its main offices.
Another major business is UPS. They have a very large shipping center in Earth City. This hub helps send packages all over the country.
Other Businesses
Earth City also hosts the main offices for Spectrum Brands. This company has a division that focuses on pet, home, and garden products. In 2016, Spectrum Brands was recognized as one of the best places to work in St. Louis.
Sports and Training Facilities
Earth City has a history with professional sports. It was once home to a famous training center.
Former Rams Park
From 1995 to 2015, Earth City was home to Rams Park. This was the training facility and offices for the St. Louis Rams football team. The Rams played in St. Louis during those years.
Today, this facility has a new name. It is now called the Lou Fusz Athletic Training Center. It is used by The Lou Fusz Soccer Club for training and games.
