History of Bosnian Americans in St. Louis

Sebilj in St. Louis, a replica of the Sebilj in Sarajevo, June 2018
"Little Bosnia" in the neighborhood of Bevo Mill, July 2017

The city of St. Louis, Missouri, includes a large Bosnian population. The highest concentration of Bosnians in St. Louis is in the "Little Bosnia" neighborhood of Bevo Mill. The Bosnian cultural imprint can be seen in the numerous Bosnian restaurants, bakeries, and cafes, as well as several Bosnian mosques and Islamic organizations.

History

St. Louis Bosnian Chamber of Commerce, April 2013

The first wave of Bosnians arrived in the 1990s, refugees of the Bosnian War.[1]

On September 29, 2013, the Bosnian community donated a replica of 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 practice Islam.

The highest concentrations of Bosnians are in the neighborhood of Bevo Mill.[4] There are also Bosnians in Affton, Mehlville and Oakville of south St. Louis County.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Keeping Up With the Jasarevics". The Riverfront Times. Retrieved 2013-01-31.
  2. ↑ In Little Bosnia, a gift from immigrants -
  3. ↑ "Why Are There So Many Bosnians in St. Louis?". The Atlantic Cities. Retrieved 2013-01-31.
  4. ↑ Gilsinan, Kathy. "Why Are There So Many Bosnians in St. Louis?". The Atlantic Cities. Atlantic Media Company. Retrieved 15 February 2013.

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