Soulard in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Louis Obert Mansion
2631 S 12th St.
— Circa 1886 —
Erected 2019 by Soulard Historic District.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis, Soulard Historic District ⚜️ series list.
Location. 38° 36.078′ N, 90° 12.774′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Soulard. Marker is at the intersection of South 12th Street and McGirk Street, on the right when traveling south on South 12th Street. Marker is mounted on a gate in front of the mansion. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2631 S 12th St, Saint Louis MO 63118, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ripple Row (a few steps from this marker); Max Feuerbacher Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mad Art Gallery (about 400 feet away); Henry Brunelle House (about 400 feet away); Martie "Murph" Aboussie Park (about 400 feet away); Cat's Meow (about 600 feet away); Big Daddy's (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vincent's Market (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
Regarding Louis Obert Mansion. The Arsenal Brewery was renamed the Louis Obert Brewery sometime during the turn of the 20th century, according to records. It would close for Prohibition, but reopen from 1933 to 1936. Obert died in 1914 and is buried at New Saint Marcus Cemetery in Affton, Missouri.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.