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

John Hartford

Born December 30, 1937

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

1. John Hartford Marker

Inscription. Growing up in University City and attending John Burroughs School, John Hartford was drawn to river life and the music of the banjo and fiddle. He earned two Grammys in 1967 for "Gentle on My Mind," one of the most recorded broadcast songs ever. Always original yet faithful to tradition, Hartford crafted over 30 albums, including the 1976 Grammy-winner "Mark Twang." Famous for his unique one-man show at times he performed on a riverfront after piloting it the same day. A gifted musician, author and folk music historian, John Hartford became a powerful voice for his twin muses, the river and its music.

Erected 1999 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners, and the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 38° 39.365′ N, 90° 18.441′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. It is on Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling

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east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6638 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert Guillaume (here, next to this marker); Dan Dierdorf (a few steps from this marker); William Danforth (a few steps from this marker); Jackie Smith (a few steps from this marker); Ike Turner (a few steps from this marker); Charles Guggenheim (within shouting distance of this marker); Archie Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriett Woods (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers

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in University City.

Also see . . . John Hartford performing "Gentle on My Mind" in 1977. (Submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

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 471 times since then and 10 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.