Near Hazelwood in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Charbonier Bluff

Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area

— Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail —

Charbonier Bluff Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, January 4, 2024

1. Charbonier Bluff Marker

Inscription. Charbonier Bluff is the highest point on the lowest Missouri River and boasts a distinct appearance because of the exposed layer of coal at its base. As such, it was noted by the French explorers in the early 18th century who called it "La Charbonniere," meaning "the coal seam."

Lewis and Clark also noted Charbonier Bluff on May 16, 1804, as one of their first observations after leaving Wood River. Charbonier Bluff is Missouri's only landscape listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1804.

Location. 38° 48.765′ N, 90° 23.611′ W. Marker is near Hazelwood, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is on Old Charbonier Road east of Aubuchon Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located off a nature trail near the entrance and parking lot of Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Old Charbonier

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Rd, Hazelwood MO 63042, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis.

It is also 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 Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Florissant Vietnam Memorial Obelisk (approx. 1.8 miles away); Sunset Greenway (approx. 1.8 miles away); Utz-Teson House (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Little Red Schoolhouse (approx. 2.7 miles away); Knobbe House (approx. 2.7 miles away); Old St. Ferdinand Shrine (approx. 3.4 miles away); Florissant (approx. 3.4 miles away); Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hazelwood.

Also see . . . Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area (Missouri Department of Conservation).

Photographed by Jason Voigt, January 4, 2024

2. Charbonier Bluff Marker

Marker is located off a nature trail at Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area (near the parking lot).

This once-historic area where the nearby Saint Stanislaus Seminary used this site as a retreat, is now a park where visitors can hike, along with several other recreational activities. There is a steep trail that leads to the bluffs. (Submitted on January 4, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, January 4, 2024

3. Charbonier Bluff Marker

next to the marker is this supplemental disk mentioning the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,057 times since then and 142 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.