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

James B. Eads

Born May 23, 1820

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

1. James B. Eads Marker

Inscription. The great Mississippi River Bridge which bears his name is the best known of the self-educated genius' achievements. In addition, at age 22, James Eads devised the first diving bell to salvage sunken cargoes from the bottom of the river. When the Civil War began, he conceived of a fleet of armored riverboats, persuaded the Navy of its necessity, and then built the boats, which were used to capture Forts Henry and Donelson in February, 1862—the first victories for the Union. His final engineering marvel was the system of jetties that opened the mouth of the Mississippi to seagoing ships.

Erected 1989 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1862.

Location. 38° 39.375′ N, 90° 18.412′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. It is on Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 6635 Delmar Boulevard, 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: Dizzy Dean (a few steps from this marker); Tom Eagleton (a few steps from this marker); Dred & Harriet Scott (a few steps from this marker); Branch Rickey (a few steps from this marker); Irma Rombauer (a few steps from this marker); Dick Weber (within shouting distance of this marker); Kevin Kline (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Schoendienst (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in University City.

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Napoleon Sarony (photo courtesy of National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution), 1871

2. James B. Eads

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on October 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1. submitted on October 10, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on October 16, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.