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

Harriett Woods

Born June 2, 1927

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

1. Harriett Woods Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to women's participation at all levels of government, Harriett Woods began her political career on the University City Council in 1967 and became the first woman elected statewide in Missouri in 1984. As a State Senator and as Lieutenant Governor, she led reforms to aid society's most vulnerable: the elderly, minorities, the homeless. As president of the National Women's Political Caucus from 1991-1995, Woods helped a record number of women win elections and achieve senior White House appointments. Combining vision and political skill, Harriett Woods engendered a new level of respect for women in politics.

Erected 1999 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 38° 39.367′ N, 90° 18.459′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. Marker is on Delmar Boulevard east of Kingsland Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6640 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. Archie Moore (here, next to this marker); Mike Peters

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(here, next to this marker); Dan Dierdorf (a few steps from this marker); Robert Guillaume (a few steps from this marker); Marsha Mason (a few steps from this marker); Martha Gellhorn (a few steps from this marker); David Francis (a few steps from this marker); John Hartford (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 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.