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
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. Marker 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
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 26, 2022
2. The Era of Abuse Through Use Marker
Marker is on the right.
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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); Meramec River Greenway - Fenton City Park (approx. Ύ mile away); Fallen Heroes Memorial (approx. Ύ mile away); Meramec River Greenway - Winter Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Meramec River Greenway - Unger Park (approx. 2.6 miles away); Gigi Scaria (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fenton.
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 90 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
