Festus in Jefferson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Austin-Pitcairn Roadside Park
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 25, 2020
1. Austin-Pitcairn Roadside Park Marker
Inscription.
Austin-Pitcairn Roadside Park. . This park commentators those who pioneered the industries of this area and those who contributed in great measure to their development. Outstanding among these were Moses Austin of Missouri, who brought lead to the Mississippi River near here for making shot and for shipment, and John Pitcairn of Pennsylvanian, who, as one of the founders of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, laid die foundation for the more extensive exploitation of the region's high grade St. Peter sandstone in the manufacturing of plate glass. Land granted by the St Joseph Lead Company., Park constructed by the Missouri State Highway Commission, sponsored by the Festus Garden Club, and dedicated October 11th, 1953.
This park commentators those who pioneered the industries
of this area and those who contributed in great measure
to their development. Outstanding among these were Moses
Austin of Missouri, who brought lead to the Mississippi
River near here for making shot and for shipment, and
John Pitcairn of Pennsylvanian, who, as one of the founders
of the Pittsburgh Plate
Glass Company, laid die foundation for the more extensive
exploitation of the region's
high grade St. Peter sandstone in the manufacturing of
plate glass. Land granted by the St Joseph Lead Company.
Park constructed by the Missouri State Highway Commission, sponsored by the Festus Garden Club, and dedicated October 11th, 1953.
Location. 38° 14.533′ N, 90° 23.733′ W. Marker is in Festus, Missouri, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Commercial Boulevard (U.S. 67) 0.1 miles north of Andy Habsieger Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2460 N Truman Blvd, Festus MO 63028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
