Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Ulysses S. Grant

Born April 27, 1822

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018

1. Ulysses S. Grant Marker

Inscription. Upon graduating from West Point in 1843, Ulysses S. Grant was assigned to Jefferson Barracks, near St. Louis. There he married Julia Dent, whose family estate, White Haven, was nearby. He left the Army in 1854 to work his wife's farm, which he called "Hard Scrabble." He left after four years to open a real-estate agency in St. Louis. Appointed Brigadier General by President Lincoln early in the Civil War, Grant captured Forts Donelson and Henry in February 1862. After further successes he was named Commander of the Union Army, which he led to victory. He became the 18th President of the United States in 1869.

Erected 1990 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant, and the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.

Location. 38° 39.351′ N, 90° 18.273′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. Marker is at the intersection of Delmar Boulevard and Westgate Avenue

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, on the right when traveling east on Delmar Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6394 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Willie Mae Ford Smith (a few steps from this marker); Howard Nemerov (a few steps from this marker); Marlin Perkins (a few steps from this marker); Josephine Baker (a few steps from this marker); Tennessee Williams (a few steps from this marker); Vincent Price (within shouting distance of this marker); Katherine Dunham (within shouting distance of this marker); Stan Musial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in University City.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on October 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photo 1. submitted on October 12, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.