Wentzville in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Bicentennial Park

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 22, 2021

1. Bicentennial Park Marker

Inscription.
The concept of a Bicentennial Park began in January 1979 with the creation of a Bicentennial Commission. The park was developed to celebrate our nation's first 200 years. Plans for the park and its associated Liberty Garden were approved by the City of Wentzville in January 1976. An official dedication of Bicentennial Park occurred on November 12, 1977.

The general design of the park was based upon an original flag design for the City of Wentzville. The concrete circle is 68 feet in diameter. Bicentennial Park contains a sunken time capsule that is scheduled to be opened in 2076.

The park is also near the site of Civil War engagements, which occurred on July 15 and 17, 1861. These engagements took place between Union soldiers traveling by train and Missouri Bushwackers, who were Confederate sympathizers. A mural highlighting the event is located farther east on Pearce Boulevard. The mural was sponsored by the Crossroads Art Council and approved by the Wentzville Board of Aldermen, upon a recommendation from the Downtown Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Another element of Bicentennial Park is the WWI/WWII Memorial. The structure is a general replica of a prior honor roll along Pearce Boulevard listing the names of Wentzville residents who served during WWII. The original structure fell into disrepair

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and was removed. Also, a mural commemorating WWI veterans was placed on the reverse side of the monument. The structure was a joint effort of several organizations, including the Wentzville Community Historical Society, Wentzville Downtown Business Association, Crossroads Arts Council, Wentzville American Legion and Wentzville VFW. The WWI/WWII Memorial was erected in 2019.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1979.

Location. 38° 48.702′ N, 90° 51.234′ W. Marker is in Wentzville, Missouri, in St. Charles County. Marker is at the intersection of West Pearce Boulevard and Blumhoff Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Pearce Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 W Pearce Blvd, Wentzville MO 63385, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Nation's First Vietnam Memorial (about 500 feet away); Wentzville Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Battle of Wentzville (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of Wentzville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Afghanistan and Iraq War Memorial

Bicentennial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 22, 2021

2. Bicentennial Park

(approx. 0.2 miles away); Wentzville Tobacco Factory (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wentzville.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.