History of Bosnian Americans in St. Louis

The metropolitan area of Greater St. Louis, Missouri is tied with Chicago, Illinois for the largest Bosnian American population in the United States, and, as of 2018, reportedly had the largest Bosnian population outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population of Bosnian Americans in St. Louis, initially concentrated in the "Little Bosnia" neighborhood of Bevo Mill, has spread to include suburbs in south St. Louis County such as Affton, Mehlville, and Oakville. The region's Bosnian cultural imprint can be seen in its numerous Bosnian restaurants, bakeries, and cafes, as well as several Bosnian mosques and religious organizations.