The Hill in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Lawrence "Yogi" Berra
Baseball Hall of Fame
| | Inducted 1972 | |
Photographed by Jason Voigt
1. Lawrence "Yogi" Berra Marker
1930-1948
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list.
Location. 38° 36.817′ N, 90° 16.784′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in The Hill. It is on Elizabeth Avenue east of Sublette Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5447 Elizabeth Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63110, 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: Joe Garagiola (a few steps from this marker); Jack Buck (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joe Coco (approx. Ό mile away); Pvt. Emilio Rollo (approx. Ό mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Frank C. Borghi (approx. half a mile away); Milkweeds for Monarchs: The St. Louis Butterfly Project (approx. half a mile away); Gino Pariani (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
Regarding Lawrence "Yogi" Berra. Yogi Berra lived across the street from his childhood best friend, Joe Garagiola Sr., who was also a Baseball Hall of Famer. Elizabeth Street, where they lived, was given the nickname "Hall of Fame Place" because it is the only
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Berra lived in the house while serving in World War II and playing for the New York Yankees during his first two seasons with them. He would go on to have a very successful playing and managing career with the team, as well as setting World Series records. During the off-season, Berra would work at nearby Ruggeri's restaurant as a greeter.
Photographed by Jason Voigt
2. Lawrence "Yogi" Berra Marker
Sidewalk plaque is in front of the house, which is private property
Photographed by Garrett Koch, April 25, 2026
3. Lawrence "Yogi" Berra Marker
Another view of the Barra home also showing the sidewalk plaque.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Garrett Koch of Saint Louis, Missouri.
