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

The Era of Abuse Through Use

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 26, 2022

1. The Era of Abuse Through Use Marker

Inscription. During the early 1900s the river became a popular recreational area for swimming, fishing and canoeing activities. River resorts began to develop and the banks were lined with clubhouses. During the Roaring 20s trainloads of weekend visitors were attracted to the resort towns of Castlewood, Valley Park, Sherman, Glencoe, and Times Beach. Folklore indicates the Biltmore Country Club located in the Fenton area was a popular hangout for gangsters during Prohibition.

Through several decades of abuse, overuse and neglect, the river was judged unfit. Today, the river is in transition as the result of renewed interest in its recreational potential.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 38° 30.871′ N, 90° 26.152′ W. Marker is in Fenton, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is at the intersection of Water Street and Ferry Street, on the right when traveling north on Water Street. Marker is also located off the Meramec Greenway trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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668 Larkin Williams Rd, Fenton MO 63026, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis.

It is also 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 Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fenton (here, next to this marker); Early Visitors (here, next to this marker); Crossing the River (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fallen Heroes Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Meramec River Greenway - Winter Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. one mile away); George Greenamyer (American, born 1939) (approx. 2.3 miles away); Geoffrey Krawzyck (American, born 1978) (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fenton.

Another

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 26, 2022

2. The Era of Abuse Through Use Marker

Marker is on the right.

marker is no longer nearby. Meramec River Greenway - Fenton City Park (was approx. ¾ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 26, 2022

3. The Era of Abuse Through Use Marker

Marker is under the James R. Coleman Pavilion.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.