St.
Charles is located in Madison
County which is known as the
birthplace of John Wayne
and home of the historic
covered bridges
popularized by Robert
James Waller's novel The
Bridges of Madison
County. It’s
a fascinating and fun place to
visit, explore and live, with a rich
history, enticing shopping and
dining, welcoming lodgings, a
thriving business community, a
responsive economic development
group, and a whole calendar’s worth
of great community events.

