In 1822, the Columbis Fur Company established a post at Audubon’s Point, opposite the mouth of Petite Arc Creek. It was later taken over by the American Fur Company. William Dickson served as factor from 1832 until his death before 1840, when Father Christian Hoecken baptized his daughter Louise there on May 30th. Theophile Bruguier was later in charge. Father Hoecken was there again in December 1850, and Charles Larpenteur was then the factor.