Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

A Fair Legacy: The Jefferson Memorial

History Underfoot: 1913

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 24, 2019

1. A Fair Legacy: The Jefferson Memorial

Inscription. The Jefferson Memorial home of the Missouri Historical Society stands on the site of the main entrance of the 1904 World's Fair. Constructed with funds from the fair, the building was the nation's first monument to Thomas Jefferson.

Erected by Missouri History Museum.

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis - History Underfoot series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 38° 38.698′ N, 90° 17.072′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Forest Park. It is on DeBaliviere Circle south of Lindell Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5700 Lindell Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is 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.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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: How Else Can a Park Serve Its Community? (within shouting distance of this marker); How Do We Take Care of One Another? (within shouting distance of this marker); Where Will Children Play? (within shouting distance of this marker); Can Private Generosity Serve Public Good? (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meet Me in St. Louis, Louie! (about 300 feet away); Where Do We Place Our Public Assets? (about 300 feet away); How Will We Renew the Park? (about 400 feet away); Follow the Missouri History Museum (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.