Patch in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Volunteer Fire Dept.
Life in 1800's Carondelet
The early Carondelet Fire Department was made of volunteers who travelled with their equipment on a horse drawn carriage. Water was supplied by wells dug along Michigan Ave.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.
Location. 38° 32.576′ N, 90° 15.773′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Patch. Marker is on South Broadway just south of East Davis Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Louis MO 63111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iron Mountain Railroad (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); French Settlement (approx. ¼ mile away); Eads' Ironclads (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dedicated to James B. Eads (approx. 0.3 miles away); Susan Blow (approx. 0.4 miles away); Carondelet Hotel (approx. 0.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Carondelet Drum Corps (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
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