St. Charles the Pickle Capital of the World... Who knew? — St. Charles History Museum (2024)

FAQs

Is St. Charles the pickle capital of the world? ›

According to museum records, the moniker was given to the city unofficially by Bill “The Dill” Moore, president of Pickle Packers International, in the 1960s, and the Illinois General Assembly made the title official in 1978.

— -- Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy are big Hollywood stars now living the "perfect little suburban life." The couple, who wed in 2014, live in St. Charles, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.

One might think that the "Pickle Capital of the World" is somewhere out west, in the deep down south, or even overseas, but if you stand in downtown St. Charles and look around, you will see the "Pickle Capital of the World." Yes! It's true.

Charles, known as “The Pride of the Fox,” is a destination for food, fun, and entertainment. Visitors from all over come to St. Charles for its live entertainment venues, trendy downtown restaurant scene, and public plazas.

**Agricultural Significance**: Regions of the United States became known for their pickling cucumbers, with states like Michigan and North Carolina becoming large producers of cucumbers for pickling.

Known as the Pickle King, Samuel Ballton pursued numerous ventures other than farming. He was hard working, determined and possessed of common sense. With those attributes he was able to fulfill the American Dream at a time when the American Dream was not available to most African Americans.

Charles. The bustling downtown St. Charles was in for quite a shock last year when “The Killer,” a movie released on Netflix Nov. 10, 2023, was partially filmed throughout local streets and at Hotel Baker.

The state that loves pickles the most is Maine, followed by Vermont, North Dakota, South Dakota, and West Virginia, respectively. The state that dislikes pickles the most is Hawaii, with Nevada and Florida a close second and third. It's safe to say that pickles have won over the hearts and taste buds of many.

What is the oldest pickle in the world? ›

The earliest known examples are cucumbers that are known to have been pickled some time around 2030 BC in Mesopotamia, when inhabitants from northern India brought cucumber seeds to the Tigris valley.

Dill is the most popular pickle variety. We bet you've got a jar of them in your fridge right now!

When Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy aren't working hard in front of the cameras, they're kicking back at their home in St Charles, Illinois - and what a house it is! The Blue Bloods actor insists their pad "isn't extravagant," but one glimpse inside tells us it's definitely got the wow factor.

Working with an experienced and dedicated City Council, it is the goal of the Mayor's office to ensure to our City's residents, business owners, and those who choose to invest here, that we will always maintain our well-deserved motto, “St. Charles, The Pride of the Fox.”

Saint Charles is a nice suburb located just 42 miles west of Chicago. The schools are highly rated, two of them within the D303 district earning a 2022 National Blue Ribbon. It's a very safe town to live in and is one that many choose to move to when trying to start a family.

You'll find neither mountains nor olives in this charming Wayne County hamlet that serves as North Carolina's unofficial pickle capital. People searching for the mount in Mount Olive will have a hard time finding it. That's because the town, the story goes, was named for the Biblical Mount of Olives.

Germans eat the most pickles in the world.

Known as the loving reformer, Charles Borromeo cared about people and wanted them to know that the Church of God cared about them, too. His changes and reforms in the way the Church was organized, changed the way that the Church listened to the people—all of them, not just the rich and powerful.

Long before Michigan became the automotive capital of America, it was the leader of another, perhaps more humble economy: the cucumber pickle. Unlike the automotive industry, the pickle industry in Michigan has grown steadily throughout the years. The state is the No. 1 U.S. producer of cucumbers for pickling.