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

St. Elizabeth Settlement & Day Nursery

1833 S 8th St.

— circa 1893 —

St. Elizabeth Settlement & Day Nursery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

1. St. Elizabeth Settlement & Day Nursery Marker

Inscription. Louis Mette, a wine-tobacco-liquor wholesaler, was a parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. He built this foursquare style home with Romanesque accents. Mette passed the property to the parish to provide support to women and children. The two halls, Petra (for dining) and Kenzel (for lodging), were complimented by a soup kitchen located in the house to the north. The Sisters of Notre Dame operated the facility from 1915 until 1987. The long, limestone wall, in the Victorian style, was also built by Mr. Mette.

Erected by Soulard Historic District.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis, Soulard Historic District series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 38° 36.514′ N, 90° 12.191′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Soulard. It is on South 8th Street north of Geyer Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1833 S 8th St, Saint Louis MO 63104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in 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: Philip W Schneider House (a few steps from this marker); Becker House (within shouting distance of

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this marker); 9th Street Abbey (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sts. Peter and Paul Parish (about 500 feet away); The Trapper Cottage (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The Trapper Cottage (about 500 feet away); Soulard Market (about 700 feet away); Historic Soulard (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Trinity Lutheran Church and School (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

2. St. Elizabeth Settlement & Day Nursery Marker

Marker is by the steps in front of the place

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 634 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.