Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
A Fair Legacy: The Zoo
History Underfoot: 1913
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 14, 2019
Erected by Missouri History Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis - History Underfoot series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 38° 38.614′ N, 90° 17.065′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Forest Park. Marker is on Grand Drive just east of Lagoon Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5595 Grand Drive, 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. Are Trees and Lawns Enough? (within shouting distance of this marker); Should Park Space Serve Other Uses? (within shouting distance of this marker); How Will We Open Our City to the World? (within shouting distance of this marker); Can We Control Nature? (within shouting distance of this marker); How Should People Gain Access to Their Park? (within shouting distance of this marker); The Original Lindell Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); This is Everyone's Park. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); How Do We Divide Our Land? (about 300 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 September 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.