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

Nelly

Born November 2, 1974

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

1. Nelly Marker

Inscription. Born Cornell Haynes, Jr., Nelly formed the St. Lunatics in 1993 with friends from University City High. His 2000 solo debut "Country Grammar" topped the billboard charts, sold over 9 million copies and put St. Louis Hip-Hop in the national spotlight. 2002's multi-platinum "Nellyville" included the #1 single "Hot in Herre," which earned Nelly one of his three Grammy Awards. Nelly reached new audiences by acting in the films "Snipes" (2001) and "The Longest Yard" (2005), and reached out to the public by founding two major charities. Throughout Nelly's considerable artistic evolution, his music always found its soul in his hometown of St. Louis.

Erected by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Entertainment. 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 1993.

Location. 38° 39.353′ N, 90° 18.307′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. It is on Delmar Boulevard west of Melville Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6508 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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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: Scott Joplin (here, next to this marker); John Goodman (here, next to this marker); Chuck Berry (a few steps from this marker); Charles A. Lindbergh (a few steps from this marker); Bob Costas (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Pulitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Tennessee Williams (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.

Also see . . .
1. Music video to "Country Grammar". (Submitted on October 12, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
2. Music video to "Hot in Herre". (Submitted on October 12, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 800 times since then and 44 times this year. 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.