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° 39.365′ N, 90° 18.435′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. Marker is on Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Hartford (here, next to this marker); Dick Weber

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(a few steps from this marker); Jackie Smith (a few steps from this marker); Robert Guillaume (a few steps from this marker); Dan Dierdorf (within shouting distance of this marker); Ike Turner (within shouting distance of this marker); William B. Ittner (within shouting distance of this marker); Dred & Harriet Scott (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 148 times since then and 9 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.