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

Clester Cabin

Photographed By Jason Voigt, November 12, 2021

1. Clester Cabin Marker

Inscription. This is one of the oldest buildings constructed in St. Louis County; its features date it to the late 1700s, perhaps early 1800s.

Little is known about its origin but its construction identifies it as a "settler's cabin" with one room, a partial loft, and a fireplace. It is named after the family that oversaw its restoration, using authentic materials whenever possible, such as wooden hinges on the door and rocks from nearby Babler Creek for the fireplace.

Moved to Conway Park in 1994, it is very near its original location, land now occupied by Mercy Hospital, which may have been land grant acreage.

Erected by City of Creve Coeur Parks & Recreation Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1994.

Location. 38° 38.763′ N, 90° 26.994′ W. Marker is in Creve Coeur, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker can be reached from Conway Road west of North Forty Drive. Marker is off a walking trail at Conway Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12301 Conway Rd, Saint Louis MO 63141, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Log Cabin (here, next to this marker); Hackmann Cabin (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Tender Courage (2014) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lake School (approx. 1½ miles away); Stan Musial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Tappmeyer Homestead (approx. 2 miles away); Des Peres Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); Old Burying Ground (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Creve Coeur.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, November 12, 2021

2. Clester Cabin Marker

Marker is in front of the cabin at Conway Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.