Near Affton in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

White Haven

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 14, 2012

1. White Haven Marker

The NHL plaque is now in the entranceway of the visitor's center. According to the Park Ranger, it was previously located outside the building.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

White Haven
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America.
1986
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Erected 1986 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.

Location. 38° 33.06′ N, 90° 21.104′ W. Marker is near Affton, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker is on Grant Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7400 Grant Road, Saint Louis MO 63123, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Slave Plantation (within shouting distance of this marker); Changes at White Haven / ~150 Years Ago - Grants Horses (within shouting distance of this marker); Grant's Departure / ~150 Years Ago

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Working Plantation / ~150 Years Ago - Emancipation (within shouting distance of this marker); A Place Called Home / ~150 Years Ago—Petersburg (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Green Haven? (about 400 feet away); Early Owners of the Farm (about 400 feet away); New Buildings for White Haven (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Affton.

Also see . . . Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site - National Park Service. (Submitted on September 3, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

White Haven - Home of Ulysses S. Grant image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 14, 2012

2. White Haven - Home of Ulysses S. Grant

Rear of White Haven image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 14, 2012

3. Rear of White Haven

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 726 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on October 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.