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

Ridley Pearson

Born March 13, 1953

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

1. Ridley Pearson Marker

Inscription. Ridley Pearson's initial success came in crime fiction, with series heroes like Detective Lou Boldt or standalone novels such as "The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer," which topped best-seller lists in 2002. After Pearson read "Peter Pan" to his daughter in their St. Louis home, he co-wrote 2004's "Peter and the Starcatchers," a prequel to "Peter Pan" that spawned a best-selling series and a Broadway adaptation that won 5 Tony awards. In 2005 Pearson introduced young fans to "Kingdom Keepers," a Disney-themed adventure series. A writer who never failed to thrill his audience, Ridley Pearson captivated readers of all ages by always focusing on telling a compelling story.

Erected 2018 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.

Location. 38° 39.345′ N, 90° 18.113′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. It is at the intersection of Delmar Boulevard and Limit Avenue, on the

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right when traveling west on Delmar Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6255 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: Sally Benson (here, next to this marker); Doris Roberts (a few steps from this marker); Edward A. Doisy (a few steps from this marker); Gerald Early (a few steps from this marker); From Humble Beginnings, a World Class Street Is Born! (a few steps from this marker); Robert McFerrin, Sr. (a few steps from this marker); Elston Howard (within shouting distance of this marker); Cool Papa Bell (within shouting

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distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in University City.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. 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 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 12, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.