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

Abraham Lincoln Slept Here

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 22, 2019

1. Abraham Lincoln Slept Here Marker

Inscription. Six score and seven years ago
Abraham Lincoln
slept here

In Scott's Hotel on this site
October 27, 1847
En route Washington, D.C.
as an Illinois Congressman

Erected 1974.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 27, 1847.

Location. 38° 37.499′ N, 90° 11.291′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown. It is on Market Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the Gateway Tower building at this address, facing the Luther Ely Smith Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Memorial Drive, Saint Louis MO 63102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the

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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: KMOX (a few steps from this marker); International Fur Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Sold on the Steps of Justice (within shouting distance of this marker); Dred and Harriet Scott (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Western Reach of the Revolution (about 300 feet away); The Old Courthouse (about 300 feet away); American Zinc Building (about 300 feet away); Rue des Granges (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Other markers no longer nearby. Sold on the Steps of Justice (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Western Reach of the Revolution (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Joseph Pulitzer (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Abraham Lincoln Slept Here. The Gateway Tower

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 22, 2019

2. Abraham Lincoln Slept Here Marker

Marker is to the right of the main entrance, but it is hidden behind the wall that has the KMOX marker. The red arrow shows where it is.

building now sits at the spot where the National Hotel once sat. The hotel went by several names, including Scott's Hotel during the 1830's and 1840's. The hotel was five stories high, and was considered to be luxurious during the 19th century.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,120 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.