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Beginning in the 1970s, a new development occurred in the area with the development of several wineries, most notably St. James Winery just north of town along Interstate 44. Especially in recent years, these award-winning and widely-known vineyards have drawn wine connoisseurs to the region, providing a significant boost to the city's economy.
Beginning in the 1970s, a new development occurred in the area with the development of several wineries, most notably St. James Winery just north of town along Interstate 44. Especially in recent years, these award-winning and widely-known vineyards have drawn wine connoisseurs to the region, providing a significant boost to the city's economy.
==Geography==
St. James is located along Interstate 44 in eastern Phelps County, crossed by Missouri State Highway 8 (of which it is the western terminus) and Highway 68. It is about nine miles northeast of [[Rolla, Missouri|Rolla]], and 12 miles southwest of [[Cuba, Missouri|Cuba]]. Its exact coordinates are 37°59’56”N 91°36’59”W.
The city lies along the northwestern edge of some rugged uplands that are part of the upper Meramec River valley; some of these slopes have been used in recent decades for its thriving wineries. The river itself, as well as the notable Meramec Spring and its accompanying park, flows just a few miles to the southeast. St. James has a total area of 4.28 square miles, and an average elevation of 1,093 feet.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt</ref>
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