This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cecenana Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8038.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Actually, Washington County was cut from Ste. Genevieve County in 1813. St. Francois County was not established until 1821 and was made up of parts of Jefferson, Washington and Ste. Genevieve Counties. Therefore, the land where Potosi sits today could NOT have been once a part of St. Francois County. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.