Downtown in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Battle of Fort San Carlos
May 26, 1780
Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 3, 2023
1. Battle of Fort San Carlos Marker
1770 - Control of St. Louis is transferred from France to Spain.
1779 - Spain supports the Americans in their pursuit of independence from Great Britain.
1780 - The Battle of Fort San Carlos is fought in St. Louis, the only American Revolutionary War Battle fought west of the Mississippi River. The British are defeated by our Spanish allies, preventing Britain from controlling the Mississippi River and the American supply base.
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The Sons of the American Revolution honor the city of St. Louis and the defenders of the Battle of Fort San Carlos.
On May 25, 2014, the Missouri Society of the Sons of the American Revolution placed this plaque in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the St. Louis and the 234th anniversary of the Battle of Fort San Carlos.
Erected 2014 by Sons of the American Revolution (Missouri Society).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1780.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker was in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Jack Buck (a few steps from this marker); Traces of the Past (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Traces of the Past (within shouting distance of this marker); George Harold Sisler (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Gibson (about 300 feet away); James Thomas Bell (about 300 feet away); Stanley Frank Musial (about 300 feet away); Louis Clark Brock (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Rogers Hornsby (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Fort San Carlos Commemoration Committee's website. The official website of the committee. Includes a bit of history, as well as the 21 people who were killed in that short battle. (Submitted on April 3, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 3, 2023
2. Battle of Fort San Carlos Marker
Marker is located at Ballpark Village.
2. Battle of St. Louis on Wikipedia. Also known as the Battle of St. Louis, it was believed to have been fought where Ballpark Village currently sits. (Submitted on April 3, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Garrett Koch, July 13, 2025
3. Battle of Fort San Carlos Marker is MISSING!
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,007 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on July 14, 2025, by Garrett Koch of Saint Louis, Missouri.
