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

William Danforth

Born April 10, 1926

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

1. William Danforth Marker

Inscription. Grandson of the founder of Ralston-Purina, William Danforth took his family's deep belief in education and public service to heart. After serving as a doctor in the Navy, Danforth returned to St. Louis and joined Washington Unviersity's medical faculty in 1957. He became Chancellor of the University in 1971, an office he held for an unprecedented 24 years. Beloved by students, he united the university community and promoted academic excellence while increasing the university's endowment elevenfold. William Danforth's skillful mediation and determined leadership ensured Washington University's place as a world-class institution.

Erected 1999 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.

Location. 38° 39.364′ N, 90° 18.429′ 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 east. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 6640 Delmar Blvd, 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: Charles Guggenheim (here, next to this marker); Dick Weber (a few steps from this marker); John Hartford (a few steps from this marker); Robert Guillaume (a few steps from this marker); Irma Rombauer (a few steps from this marker); George Sisler (a few steps from this marker); Dred & Harriet Scott (a few steps from this marker); Jackie Smith (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 June 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 42 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.