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

Jon Hamm

Born March 10, 1971

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 16, 2023

1. Jon Hamm Marker

Inscription. Born and raised in St. Louis, actor Jon Hamm graduated from John Burroughs School in 1989, where he later taught drama before moving to Los Angeles in 1995. Jon's breakout performance as Don Draper on the hit series "Mad Men" (2007-2015) would earn him an Emmy and two Golden Globes. Hamm would also be Emmy nominated for his performances on "30 Rock," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and for hosting "Saturday Night Live." A committed, hard-working actor, Jon Hamm's performances ran the gamut from thrillers like "The Town" (2010), dramas such as "Richard Jewell" (2019), comedies like "Bridesmaids" (2011) as well as the blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick" (2021).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 10, 1971.

Location. 38° 39.328′ N, 90° 17.919′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in West End. It is on Delmar Boulevard east of Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal

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address: 6177 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis MO 63112, 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 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: Andy Cohen (a few steps from this marker); Gene Kranz (a few steps from this marker); Elizabeth Keckley (a few steps from this marker); Dennis Edwards (a few steps from this marker); Bob Pettit (within shouting distance of this marker); Chic Young (within shouting distance of this marker); Max Starkloff (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Hampton (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Also see . . . Jon Hamm on Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 18, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 16, 2023

2. Jon Hamm Marker

His star is outside the Moonrise Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 541 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 17, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2. submitted on April 18, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.