Central West End in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Frank P. Blair, Jr.
Born Feb'y 19, 1821 Died July 8, 1875
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 38° 38.64′ N, 90° 15.945′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Central West End. Marker is at the intersection of Lindell Boulevard and Kingshighway Boulevard, on the left when traveling west on Lindell Boulevard. Marker is located near the northeastern corner tip of Forest Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5025 Lindell Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Jewish Tercentenary Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Forest Park (about 500 feet away); World's Largest Chess Piece (approx. ¼ mile away); Pershing Place (approx. 0.3 miles away); Restoring the Glory (approx. half a mile away); Steinberg Skating Rink (approx. half a mile away); Pope John Paul II in St. Louis (approx. half a mile away); Trinity Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
Regarding Frank P. Blair, Jr.. Francis Preston Blair, Jr. (born in Lexington, Kentucky) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri at the beginning of the American Civil War. In his early career, Blair was an attorney, having practiced in Thomas Hart Benton's law firm. He was involved in the Spanish-American War but he returned to St. Louis in 1847, before it was over. In 1861, he raised the First Missouri Volunteer Infantry Regiment to help defend the state against Missouri secessionists. Blair rose to the rank of Major General of Volunteers and would command divisions in the armies of Major Generals Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman. After the war, he was the Democratic candidate for Vice President of the United States running on the ticket of presidential candidate Horatio Seymour. In 1871, Blair was elected to represent Missouri in the United States Senate in which he served one term.
The statue, which is bronze and nine feet tall, was erected in either 1885 or 1888 (sources differ), and was designed by Wellington W. Gardner. It was dedicated by William Tecumseh Sherman.
Also see . . . Frank P. Blair, Jr. on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 19, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
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