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

Jefferson Barracks Historic Site North Gate

Photographed By Thomas Smith, August 18, 2021

1. Jefferson Barracks Historic Site North Gate Marker

Inscription. In recognition of the collaborative efforts of the St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation, the St. Louis County Port Authority and the friends of Jefferson Barracks. For the restoration of the 1939 stone structure built by the Works Program Administration that still stand guard at the North Gate of what was the Jefferson Barracks Military Post (1826-1946)

Erected 2013.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 38° 31.217′ N, 90° 16.609′ W. Marker is in Lemay, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker is on Grant Road just south of Gregg Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 533 Grant Rd, Saint Louis MO 63125, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Jefferson Barracks Historic Site North Gate (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Missouri Military Memorial (about 500 feet away); Operation Desert Shield & Desert Storm (about 600 feet away); Jefferson Barracks Historic Site - Visitors Center, Laborer House and Stable

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(about 700 feet away); A Longstanding, Strategically Central Military Post (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jefferson Barracks Historic Site - Tent City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jefferson Barracks Historic Site - Old Ordnance Room (approx. ¼ mile away); Jefferson Barracks Historic Site - World War II Reception Center #1772 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lemay.

More about this marker. By The Stone Gate

Photographed By Thomas Smith, August 18, 2021

2. Jefferson Barracks Historic Site North Gate Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.