History of Bosnian Americans in St. Louis
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History
The first wave of Bosnians arrived in the 1990s, refugees of the Bosnian War.[1]
On September 29, 2013 the Bosnian community gifted a replica Sebilj (kiosk-shaped public fountain) to the city of St. Louis for its 250th birthday. [2] It was modeled after the famous 18th century one in Sarajevo, to mark the center of their community.
Demographics
As of 2013 there were 70,000 Bosnians in St. Louis. This is the largest population of Bosnians in the United States and the largest Bosnian population outside of Europe.[3] Most are Bosniak and Muslims.
The highest concentrations of Bosnians is in the neighborhood of Bevo Mill, Affton, Mehlville and Oakville of south St. Louis County[4]
See also
References
Further reading
- Moore, Doug. "Bosnians in St. Louis area mark a time of trouble " (Archive). St. Louis Post-Dispatch. April 6, 2012.
- Sanchez, Margaux Wexberg. "Bosnians in St. Louis: Reflection 20 years after start of war." St. Louis Beacon. Friday April 6, 2012.
- Schuessler, Ryan. "Yugoslavia’s children, grown up in St. Louis" (Archive). Al Jazeera America. February 22, 2012.
