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.

By Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

1. St. Elizabeth Settlement & Day Nursery Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the 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 • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis, Soulard Historic District ⚜️ series list.

Location. 38° 36.514′ N, 90° 12.191′ W. Marker is in Soulard in St. Louis, Missouri. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least

By Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

2. St. Elizabeth Settlement & Day Nursery Marker

Marker is by the steps in front of the place

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 this marker); Sts. Peter and Paul Parish (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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); The Slezak House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Soulard.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.