Downtown in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
In Memory of Katherine Ward Burg
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 20, 2023
1. In Memory of Katherine Ward Burg Marker
Katherine ("Kitten") Ward Burg, lifelong resident of St. Louis, always loved St. Louis, the Mississippi River, and the chance to connect with nature. She was born on April 23, 1917 and died on March 1, 2013. Her legacy lives on in the form of this garden near the great river for visitors to enjoy forever.
Erected 2023.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 2013.
Location. 38° 37.784′ N, 90° 10.993′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of North 1st Street and Lucas Avenue, on the left when traveling south on North 1st Street. Marker is located at Katherine Ward Burg Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 617 North 1st Street, Saint Louis MO 63102, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: About This Place / Black Wealth and Influence (a few steps from this marker); The Eads Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The James B. Eads Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rue de lEglise (about 500 feet away); Action and Reaction (about 800 feet away); Gateway to the West (approx. 0.2 miles away); Speedy Delivery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Curves Ahead (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
Other markers no longer nearby. Rue Royale (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Old Missouri Hotel (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); La Grande Rue (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Lewis and Clark and St. Louis Riverfront (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Old Judge Coffee Bldg. (was about 400 feet away but has been
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 20, 2023
2. In Memory of Katherine Ward Burg Marker
Also see . . . Katherine Ward Burg Garden. Great Rivers Greenway website entry:
The greenspace was scheduled to open in 2020 or 2021 but did not open until early 2023. (Submitted on November 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Garrett Koch, March 20, 2026
3. In Memory of Katherine Ward Burg Marker
Alongside stair railing on south side of Garden
Photographed by Garrett Koch, March 20, 2026
4. In Memory of Katherine Ward Burg Marker
Alongside stair railing on south side of Garden
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3, 4. submitted on March 21, 2026, by Garrett Koch of Saint Louis, Missouri.
