West End in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Elizabeth Keckley
Born February 1818
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2019
Erected by St. Louis Walk of Fame.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 38° 39.326′ N, 90° 17.905′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in West End. Marker is on Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Louis MO 63112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Hampton (here, next to this marker); Thomas Hart Benton (a few steps from this marker); Jon Hamm (a few steps from this marker); T Bone Burnett (a few steps from this marker); The 5th Dimension (a few steps from this marker); Cedric the Entertainer (within shouting distance of this marker); Max Starkloff (within shouting distance of this marker); Donny Hathaway (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.