Northfork-area historical earthquake activity is near West Virginia state average. It is 81% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 147.7 miles away from the city center.
The Casino Queen is located on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River in East St. Louis. St. Louis, MO is directly across the river. The Casino Queen is known for its loose slots and is a major attraction for this area.
County History. St. Charles County is located in the state of Missouri just northwest of St Louis. Its county seat is St Charles. The county has a total area of 592; miles. 560 miles is land and 32 miles is water. By 1760, French traders, trappers and missionaries had penetrated the Mississippi River Valley and established settlements as far south as the Missouri River in St. Charles County.