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

James E. Williams, Sr.

Born September 15, 1921

Photographed By Jason Voigt, January 23, 2023

1. James E. Williams, Sr. Marker

Inscription. James E. Williams, Sr. was born in Maysville, Kentucky and graduated from Wilberforce University. As an independent candidate he was elected the first Black Mayor of East St. Louis, Illinois in 1971. He fought for the rights of minorities to secure construction jobs in the St. Clair County area.

Erected by Gateway Community Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.

Location. 38° 38.195′ N, 90° 12.43′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown West. Marker 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: 2000 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Saint Louis MO 63106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sylvester Leclaire Smith (here, next to this marker); Gloria White (here, next to this marker); Robert Beeks (here, next to this marker); Michael and Steven Roberts (here, next to this marker); Albert W. Johnson (here, next to this marker); James Thomas Bell (here,

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next to this marker); Osborne Earl Smith (here, next to this marker); Betty Jean Kerr (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 2, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.