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City	Black Jack
State	Missouri (MO)
County	St. Louis County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.793383
Longitude	-90.267335
Population	6,634
Density	984.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	63033
Area Code	314
County Seat	Clayton
School District	Hazelwood School District

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About Black Jack, Missouri

Black Jack is a locality in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,634. The population density is 984.0 people per km². Black Jack is located at 38.7934°N, 90.2673°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Black Jack is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 63033.

Black Jack occupies a quiet expanse of the Missouri landscape where the light at dusk often turns the horizon a soft, bruised violet. It lies 2.8 miles west of Spanish Lake, MO (from Spanish Lake, MO: bearing 278°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-southwest of Alton. The terrain here is defined by a gentle, undulating prairie that gives way to subtle woodlands, with Watkins Creek marking a liquid boundary just a mile away. To the north, the expanse feels open and expansive, while the distant, hazy silhouette of Les Mamelles provides a faint, elevated anchor twelve miles to the west. Residents often find respite in the quiet greenery of Unknown Park, a local sanctuary that offers a respite from the steady hum of nearby development. Even the proximity of Possum Hollow, lying four miles distant, contributes to a sense of geological depth in an otherwise level and accessible region.

Black Jack maintains a legacy rooted in the steady, methodical progress of Midwestern development, reflecting a history of agricultural transition into a modern residential center. Local industry has long relied on a diverse mix of small-scale commerce and service-oriented enterprises that sustain the daily requirements of its inhabitants. The economic rhythm here is dictated by the pragmatic needs of the population, favoring stable infrastructure and organized growth over the volatility of rapid industrial shifts. While the surrounding region remembers the early settlers who cleared the brush and established the first fence lines, Black Jack today focuses on fostering a reliable, steady climate for its people. This persistence of purpose allows the community to remain grounded, avoiding the extremes of boom and bust cycles that have marked other parts of the state.

Black Jack expresses its cultural character through a plain-spoken, neighborly ethos that values directness and a modest, unpretentious quality of life. Notable landmarks are few, yet the presence of the Chain of Rocks, five miles away, serves as a natural point of interest for those who appreciate the raw, moving power of water over stone. Residents often look toward the nearby Spanish Lake for outdoor recreation, enjoying the stillness of the water as it mirrors the changing Missouri clouds. Community life is punctuated by local gatherings that emphasize shared experience, drawing people together in a way that feels both deliberate and sincere. While the area has not served as the primary residence for widely recognized historical figures, its identity is built instead upon the collective contributions of everyday families who define the true spirit of the region.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 205° SW
Evangelista Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 000° N
Dunegant Skateboard Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 234° SW
James J Eagan Center Theatre (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 272° W
Chris Brown (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 223° SW
Little Creek Nature Area (Nature Reserve) — 2.0 mi, 222° SW
Bellefontaine Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 138° SE
1938 Wpa Shelter House (Historic Ruins) — 3.0 mi, 049° NE
Sawmill (Historic Ruins) — 3.2 mi, 041° NE
Usace-Cora Island (Local Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 051° NE
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.1 mi, 052° NE · 32k acres
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 075° E
You are So Loved (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 151° SE
Mounted Binculors (Viewpoint) — 5.5 mi, 115° SE
Mosenthein Island (State Recreation Area) — 5.6 mi, 141° SE
Museum of Western Jesuit Missions (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 265° W
SS Cross Shrine (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 166° S
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 167° S
Edward "ted" And Pat Jones-confluence Point State Park (State Park) — 7.4 mi, 070° E
Alton Military Prison Site (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 032° NE
Jacoby Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 8.0 mi, 032° NE
Alton Hauntings Ghost Tours (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 035° NE
Katy Trail Completion Bell (Attraction) — 8.3 mi, 335° NW
Granite City Cinema (Cinema) — 8.9 mi, 135° SE
Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 082° E
The Black Rep (Theatre) — 9.5 mi, 190° S
WashU Sam Fox School Gallery (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 190° S
Horshoe Lake State Park (State Park) — 10.9 mi, 134° SE
Gateway Arch National Park (National Park) — 12.1 mi, 159° S · 85 acres
Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.0 mi, 305° NW · 1,866 acres

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