Midtown in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Walsh Plaza
Dedicated in Grateful memory to Edward J. Walsh, Jr.
— 1909-1991 —
Photographed By Jason Voigt, January 9, 2020
1. Walsh Plaza Marker
One of the founders of the city of St. Louis;
Son of Edward and Winnifred Walsh, after whom
The former Walsh Stadium and the nearby Walsh
Residence Hall are named;
Faithful husband of
Katherine McBride Mahaffey Walsh;
Loving brother of
Ellen Walsh Corley and Julia Walsh Lamy;
Navy Commander, auto racer, tireless worker,
advocate of Jesuit ideals and traditions in higher
education, and generous benefactor of a multitude
of charitable and civic organizations;
This plaza is gratefully dedicated to Eddie Walsh
as one of Saint Louis University's most beloved
graduates (1933) and faithful charter member of
the university's Board of Trustees from 1967 to
his untimely death.
Erected 1992.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Education • Settlements & Settlers • Sports.
Location. 38° 38.135′ N, 90° 14.039′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Midtown. Marker can be reached from Laclede Avenue west of North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. DuBourg Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter Ong, S.J. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Claude Heithaus, S.J. (about 500 feet away); SLU's Soccer Dynasty (approx. 0.2 miles away); Parks College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Leon R. Strauss (1928-1999) (approx. ¼ mile away); P.W. Shoe Loft Apartments (approx. 0.3 miles away); Red Stockings' Park (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, January 9, 2020
2. Walsh Plaza Marker
Grand Hall entrance is in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
