Herculaneum, MO

united states

Herculaneum is a small Mississippi River town about 25 miles south of St. Louis, accessible via I-55 to Exit 174, then Highway 61 south. The city of 5,000 sits on river bluffs in Jefferson County and serves as a hub for local commuters heading to the metro area. It's dominated by the largest lead smelting facility in North America.