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

Judge Theodore McMillian

Born January 28, 1919

Photographed by Jason Voigt, January 23, 2023

1. Judge Theodore McMillian Marker

Inscription. Judge Theodore McMillian was born in St. Louis and graduated from Vashon High, Lincoln University and St. Louis University Law School. He founded the Lynch & McMillian Law Firm. Appointed in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter, he was the 1st Black to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit.

Erected by Gateway Community Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.

Location. 38° 38.204′ N, 90° 12.472′ 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: 2012 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 Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in

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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: Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club (here, next to this marker); Vitilas "Vito" Reid (here, next to this marker); Theodore D. McNeal (here, next to this marker); Annie Turnbo Pope Malone (here, next to this marker); George Vaughn (here, next to this marker); Clarence Harmon (here, next to this marker); Dr. Henry Givens Jr. (here, next to this marker); Judge Ronnie L. White (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Regarding Judge Theodore McMillian. McMillian died on January 18, 2006.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 23, 2023

2. Judge Theodore McMillian Marker

Marker is a sidewalk plaque with several others (outside Hopewell Center)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 23, 2023

3. Judge Theodore McMillian Marker

Sidewalk plaques are outside the Hopewell Center, formerly the Gateway Community Foundation building

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.