Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Kate Chopin
Born February 8, 1851
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018
1. Kate Chopin Marker
Inscription.
Kate Chopin. Born February 8, 1851. Katherine O'Flaherty, a member of one of St. Louis' oldest families, attended the St. Louis Academy of the Sacred Heart. When she married New Orleans native Oscar Chopin, she encountered the Creole culture which provided settings for many of her works. She wrote more than 100 short stories in the 1890s, and hosted a literary salon in her home at 317 Morgan Street. Her 1889 novel, "The Awakening," was condemned for its frank treatment of a young woman's sexual and artistic growth. Now it is recognized for the quality of the writing and for its importance as an early feminist work.
Katherine O'Flaherty, a member of one of St. Louis' oldest families, attended the St. Louis Academy of the Sacred Heart. When she married New Orleans native Oscar Chopin, she encountered the Creole culture which provided settings for many of her works. She wrote more than 100 short stories in the 1890s, and hosted a literary salon in her home at 317 Morgan Street. Her 1889 novel, "The Awakening," was condemned for its frank treatment of a young woman's sexual and artistic growth. Now it is recognized for the quality of the writing and for its importance as an early feminist work.
Erected 1989 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 8, 1851.
Location. 38° 39.337′ N, 90° 18.14′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. Marker is on Delmar Boulevard west of Limit Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6310 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. Mary Wickes (here, next to this marker); John Danforth (here, next to this marker);
Photograph courtesy of the Missouri Historical Society, circa 1886
2. Kate Chopin
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on October 12, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on October 15, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
