Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

In Honor of American Science

[Nuttall Obelisk]

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 26, 2023

1. In Honor of American Science Marker

Inscription. To the memory of Thomas Nuttall. Born in England 1786 and died Sept. 1859. Honour to him the zealous and successful naturalist, the father of western American botany, the worthy compeer of Barton, Michaux, Hooker, Torrey, Gray and Engelmann

Erected 1887.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1859.

Location. 38° 36.728′ N, 90° 15.46′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Missouri Botanical Garden. Marker can be reached from Shaw Boulevard west of Tower Grove Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4344 Shaw Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Golden Larch (here, next to this marker); Herring House (here, next to this marker); Botanical Museum & Library (a few steps from this marker); Erected by Henry Shaw in 1859 as a museum and library (a few steps from this marker); Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Museum Building (within shouting distance of this marker); A Toast to Sassafras (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Victory of Science (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 26, 2023

2. In Honor of American Science Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.