Olivette, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Olivette, Missouri
City
Location of Olivette, Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	St. Louis
Area
• Total	2.77 sq mi (7.18 km2)
• Land	2.77 sq mi (7.18 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	676 ft (206 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	8,504
• Density	3,068.93/sq mi (1,185.13/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	29-54650
GNIS feature ID	2396056
Website	http://www.olivettemo.com

Olivette is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. It's like a neighborhood right next to the big city of St. Louis. In 2020, about 8,504 people lived there.

Discovering Olivette's Past

Olivette started as a small farming area in the mid-1800s. It was located along an old Native American path. This path is now known as Olive Boulevard.

Early Schools and Landmarks

The very first brick schoolhouse in St. Louis County was built in Olivette. This happened in the 1850s. Today, Logos High School stands on the same spot.

Building Stacy Park and the Reservoir

In the 1920s, the city of St. Louis needed a place for a water reservoir. They chose Olivette because it was one of the highest spots around. The reservoir was finished in 1926 at a place called Brock's Pond. This area is now Stacy Park, the biggest park in Olivette.

How Olivette Became a City

Olivette officially became a city in 1930. It was formed by joining four smaller communities. These were Central, Tower Hill, Olive, and Stratmann. Before they joined, the area was often called Central. This was because it was in the middle of an important road. This road connected the Mississippi River and the Missouri River. Wagons used to stop here to get supplies.

Local Services in Olivette

Olivette is special because it has its own fire department. It also has its own police department. Not many communities in St. Louis County do this.

Exploring Olivette's Location

Olivette covers about 2.78 square miles (7.18 square kilometers) of land. It has no large bodies of water.

Major Roads and Neighbors

Some important roads in Olivette include Olive Boulevard and Price Road. Interstate 170 also runs through the city. Olivette has several neighbors. These include Overland to the north and Creve Coeur to the west. To the south is Ladue, and to the east is University City.

Understanding Olivette's Population

Population in 2020

In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 8,504 people living in Olivette. There were 3,114 households. About 25.6% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 39.8 years. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 39.8.

Education in Olivette

All public schools in Olivette are part of the Ladue School District.

Local Schools for Students

Old Bonhomme Elementary School is located right in Olivette. Older students attend Ladue High School. There are also private schools in the city. These include Logos High School and Epstein Hebrew Academy. Another private school is Immanuel Lutheran School (Olivette).

Parks and Fun Activities

Stacy Park is a large park in Olivette, covering 35 acres. It's a great place for outdoor activities.

What to Do at Stacy Park

The park has many walking paths for you to explore. There are also fields for different sports. You can find a basketball court and a playground. The park also has picnic areas with BBQs and a public restroom.

Famous People from Olivette

• Sterling K. Brown, a well-known actor
• John Green, an executive at ABC News
• Orlando Cepeda, a famous baseball player in the Hall of Fame

See also

In Spanish: Olivette (Misuri) para niños