St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Welcome to Ben Rau Memorial Garden
Dedicated in 1973
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024
1. Welcome to Ben Rau Memorial Garden Marker
Garden Facts:
The Garden was established in the 1930's, and was originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
The Garden was officially renamed Ben Rau Memorial Garden in 1974 after his death. Rau volunteered his services to the St. Charles Parks and Recreation Board from 1940 to 1973, and owned and operated Parkview Gardens.
The Garden was renovated in 1987 with the current pavers, and in the 90's the rest of the garden was transformed.
The Angel of Hope Statue was added in the year 1998.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.
Location. 38° 47.921′ N, 90° 29.083′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. It can be reached from the intersection of West Randolph Street and Hawthorn Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Blanchette Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1900 W Randolph St, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor and 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 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: Circa 1924 (approx. half a mile away); Circa 1870 (approx. half a mile away); 1201 North Fifth Street (approx. half a mile away); In Memory of Louis Blanchette
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Another marker is no longer nearby. 1928 (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024
2. Welcome to Ben Rau Memorial Garden Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024
3. Angel of Hope
An exact replica of the Christmas Box Angel in Salt Lake City, the Angel of Hope and garden are intended to be a place of peace and healing for parents who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or loss of an infant. Surrounding the base of the statue are memorial bricks, many engraved with heartfelt personal messages, that form the plaza and walkways throughout the garden. The program is administered by The National Share Office, a national organization that provides support, resources and comfort to those navigating through the grief of losing a child.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
