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

Sts. Peter and Paul Parish

Founded 1849

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

1. Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Marker

Inscription. This Church (the third on this site) was dedicated in 1875. Designed by Franz George Himpler in German Gothic architectural style. The renovated church interior is a combination of the original concept of an open German hall church with a dynamic fusion of Vatican ll liturgical elements. "I wanted this church to be as beautiful as possible that the poor, of whom there are many among us, might also have a beautiful home they could call their own." Msgr. Franz Goller, Pastor (1858-1910)

Erected by Soulard Historic District.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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 1849.

Location. 38° 36.437′ N, 90° 12.211′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Soulard. It is at the intersection of South 7th Street and Geyer Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South 7th Street. Marker is mounted to the west side of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1919 S 7th 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: The Trapper Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Trapper Cottage

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Philip W Schneider House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Elizabeth Settlement & Day Nursery (about 500 feet away); Becker House (about 700 feet away); Lafayette Lofts (approx. 0.2 miles away); 9th Street Abbey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jos. Wushke Cigar Factory No. 37 (approx. 0.2 miles 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 about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Official website (Submitted on December 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

2. Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Marker

Marker is mounted on the west side corner of the building

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 385 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.