Due to its proximity to fertile land and the Meramec River, the Fenton area has been inhabited for over 900 years.

He conceived of Fenton's expansive commercial business and industrial district that is a centerpiece of the city's fiscal success.

[5] Fenton is located approximately two miles south of I-44 along the west bank of the Meramec River.

Retail Technology Group, a major national point-of-sale supplier, is based in Fenton.

Opened in 1959 and easily visible from Interstate 44, the Chrysler plant was a cornerstone of the Fenton economy for decades.

A residential area was even built near the plant with street names like Fury, Imperial, Dart, and Valiant.

In 2013 the site was considered as a possible location for a new stadium for the St. Louis Rams if renovations to the Edward Jones Dome did not materialize.

[10] The immediate Fenton area is home to some of the most prestigious youth soccer clubs in the nation.

St. Louis Soccer Park has hosted several United States qualifier games for both the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

The Fenton Forum is home to the Rockwood Summit Falcons ice hockey team as well as the Affton Americans youth and Tier II ice hockey clubs for many home games.

Every year, the Missouri Fall Face-Off NCAA lacrosse competition takes place in Fenton.

[11] In the spring of 2004 the Mayor of Fenton, Dennis J. Hancock, and the members of the Park Board (Board Chair Glen Scholle and members Jeff Bodi, Charles Jahneke, Mike Lucas, Steve Covault, Gregg Cleveland, Diana Biras and Nannette Clark) determined that their city should build a memorial to the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

It was also determined that the memorial would honor police, firefighters, EMS personnel, and all veterans.

[12] Two others, Our Savior Lutheran School and Heritage Classical Christian Academy, are located adjacent to the city limits.

The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library system is in Fenton,[13] although a new, larger facility is open just outside the city limits.