East St. Louis in St. Clair County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Home of Miles Davis
1939-1944
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 28, 2024
1. Home of Miles Davis Marker
Erected 2021 by St. Clair County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 38° 36.819′ N, 90° 8.731′ W. Marker is in East St. Louis, Illinois, in St. Clair County. It is at the intersection of Kansas Avenue and North 17th Street, on the right when traveling west on Kansas Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1701 Kansas Ave, East Saint Louis IL 62205, 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, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 1700 Bond Avenue (approx. half a mile away); Truelight Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); S. 8th St. and E. Broadway (approx. 0.9 miles away); S. 8th St. and Brady Ave. (approx. 0.9 miles away); 10th Street and Trendley Ave. (approx. 0.9 miles away); 700 East Broadway (approx. one mile away); 10th Street and Piggott Ave. (approx. one mile away); 1010 Pennsylvania Avenue (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East St. Louis.
Regarding Home of Miles Davis. The Davis family moved to East St. Louis in 1927, when Miles was just a year old. They originally lived on
this page online
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1. House of Miles ESTL. The house is open for tours, by appointment only. It contains several pieces of Miles Davis-related memorabilia, and several events and programs are held there. As of late 2024, the surrounding area of the house is undergoing major renovations that hopes to include gardens, a stage, etc. (Submitted on November 28, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Miles Davis on Wikipedia. Davis (1926-1991) was born in nearby Alton, Illinois but his family later moved to East St. Louis. He is regarded as one of the most important musicians of the 20th century, with several hit albums and accolades. (Submitted on November 28, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 28, 2024
2. Home of Miles Davis Marker
Marker is mounted next to the entrance
William P. Gottlieb (public domain), 1947
3. Miles Davis
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
