West St. Louis is composed of several communities, including Ellisville, Eureka, Kirkwood and Des Peres.  West County is also the seat of Chesterfield, Ballwin and Wildwood.
          
           Ellisville is located near highway 40 and has a population of over 9,000.  It was originally settled by Captain james Harvey Ferris of Kentucky before 1837.  The town was incorporated in 1932 in order to provide a public school district for the children of the area.  Today, Ellisville is a small, close knit community, perfect for family living.
          
           Eureka is located in the southernmost part of West County and is home to about 8,000 people.  It is rich with history, including Camp Wyman, originally Children's Industrial Farm, which was opened in 1900 and provides programs for underprivileged children.  Eureka is also home to the Six Flags St. Louis amusement park.
          
           Kirkwood was established in 1853 and now boasts a population of over 27,000.  The city is popular for its high property values, quality schools and safe neighborhoods.  Also, the city is home to over 300 acres of park land.
          
           Des Peres is also located in West County and  is located near Highway 40 and Interstate 270.  The town was incorporated in 1934 with a population at that time of 550.  Today the city has grown to be home to over 8,000.  This growth is largely due to residential development.  Also, commercial development, such as the Westfield Shoppingtown West County have added to the city's growth.
          
           For more information on these cities visit the following links--Ellisville, Eureka, Kirkwood, Des Peres.