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

Samuel Hawken

Born October 26, 1792

— Died May 9, 1884 —

Samuel Hawken Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 7, 2020

1. Samuel Hawken Marker

Inscription. Memorial and tribute to Samuel Hawken and his brother, Jacob Hawken 1786-1849, makers of the famous "Hawken Rocky Mountain and Plains Rifle", which for nearly half a century preceding the Civil War was the outstanding choice of the old mountain men, trappers, and fur traders, General William Ashley, the famous scout Kit Carson, and Buffalo Bill Cody were among the many of these men who would have no other make if it was possible to get a "Hawken." Dedicated to his memory with love by his grandsons

Erected by Frank S. Hawkens, Sr. and Otis R. Hawkens, Jr.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 38° 41.648′ N, 90° 13.983′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Bellefontaine Cemetery. It can be reached from West Florissant Avenue. Marker is at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4947 West Florissant Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63147, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

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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 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: Charlotte Taylor Blow Charless (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James M Riley (about 400 feet away); Charles Galloway (about 800 feet away); Thomas Hart Benton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Presley and Amelia Cordell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kit Bond Chestnut Grove (approx. ¼ mile away); Rev. John R. Anderson (approx. ¼ mile away); John B. Meachum (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Civil War Laid to Rest (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Jacob and Samuel Hawken on Wikipedia. The brothers were in business in St. Louis by the mid-1820's, selling guns on Washington Avenue

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 7, 2020

2. Samuel Hawken Marker

Wide view in Bellefontaine Cemetery (Lot 454)

near where the present-day Eads Bridge stands. 100-200 rifles would be produced in an average year. Jacob passed away during the 1849 cholera pandemic (his burial site is unknown) while Samuel continued with the business until 1855. However, by 1859 Hawken traveled to Pike's Peak and sold guns in Denver for two years. Samuel Hawken's house in Webster Groves, Missouri is a popular historic local attraction. (Submitted on September 21, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Samuel Hawken's wife image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 7, 2020

3. Samuel Hawken's wife

Headstone next to Samuel Hawken's monument

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.