St. Louis Region
Soulard Market is a city landmark with a public-market job
Soulard Market is both a working City market and City Landmark #39, so its history and day-to-day rules start with St. Louis sources.
Soulard Market is a good example of St. Louis color that is still practical. The City’s Cultural Resources Office lists Soulard Market as City Landmark #39 and says its public-market story began in 1838, when Julia Soulard donated land to the City on the condition that it be used as a public market.
For a resident or visitor, the useful move is to separate the history from the operating details. Use the landmark page for the building story and the City market page for current hours, vendor questions, and market rules.
That makes the market more than a weekend errand. It is part of how south city history, public land, and food shopping overlap in one place.
Where to see it
- Soulard Market City Landmark
Use the City landmark page for the building history and landmark number.
- Soulard Market
Use the City market page for current hours, vendor details, and operating rules.
References
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Last checked against the sources above: July 16, 2026.