Downtown West in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Reuben C. and Katherine J. Anderson

Photographed by Jason Voigt, January 23, 2023

1. Reuben C. and Katherine J. Anderson Marker

Inscription. Reuben C. Anderson, a native of Woodall, Texas, and his wife, Katherine J. Anderson, a native of Osceola, Arkansas, founded Andy's Seasoning, in 1981. Andy's Seasoning is the largest African American seasoning company in the Midwest. Their products are sold in 18 states across the country. They maintained a strong commitment to the black community.

Erected by Gateway Community Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.

Location. 38° 38.193′ N, 90° 12.424′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown West. It is on Doctor Martin Luther King Drive (Missouri Route D) west of North 20th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1934 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Saint Louis MO 63106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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

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Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Virgil Akins (here, next to this marker); Dr. Ruth M. Harris (here, next to this marker); Representative Wyvetter Younge (here, next to this marker); Russ Mitchell (here, next to this marker); Wiley Price, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Montford Point Marines of St. Louis (here, next to this marker); Osborne Earl Smith (here, next to this marker); James Thomas Bell (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Also see . . . Andy's Seasoning (official website). Andy's Seasoning continues to be a successful company based in St. Louis. Reuben passed away as did Katherine in 2011. Katherine's son is the head of operations. (Submitted on February 2, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 31 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 2, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.