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

Inscription. 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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rue Royale (within shouting distance of this marker); The James B. Eads Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Missouri Hotel (about 300 feet away); La Grande Rue (about 400 feet away); Rue de l’Eglise (about 500 feet away); Action and Reaction (about 800 feet away); Gateway to the West

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Speedy Delivery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Also see . . . Katherine Ward Burg Garden (Great Rivers Greenway). 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 Jason Voigt, June 20, 2023

2. In Memory of Katherine Ward Burg Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.