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

Lackland / Baker Mansion

1844

— City of Overland —

Lackland / Baker Mansion Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 1, 2020

1. Lackland / Baker Mansion Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This magnificent antebellum structure was home to Dennis Lackland until his death in 1864. His son inherited the estate and lived there until his own death in 1920. Purchased by Major Wallace Baker in 1926, it is a prominent landmark and Overland's oldest home still in use.

Erected by Overland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, Overland Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 38° 41.807′ N, 90° 23.395′ W. Marker is in Overland, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker is on Lackland Road just west of Lake Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in front of the mansion. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10418 Lackland Rd, Saint Louis MO 63114, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Rock House (within shouting distance of this marker); Halsey C. Ives Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); Wildwood Estate (approx. 0.4 miles away); Creve Coeur Lake Streetcar

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(approx. half a mile away); Site of Appel House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Lackland Avenue School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Gocke House (approx. ¾ mile away); William Campbell House (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Overland.

Regarding Lackland / Baker Mansion. Some sources say that Dennis Lackland's son, Rufus, who inherited the mansion, died in 1910 instead of 1920. Rufus was a prominent banker and businessman, including being president of Boatmen's Bank and Laclede Gas Company in St. Louis.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 1, 2020

2. Lackland / Baker Mansion Marker

In front of the mansion

Additional Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 1, 2020

3. Additional Marker

Placed at the bottom of the marker is this Overland Trail marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 668 times since then and 300 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 22, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.