Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Roscoe Robinson Jr.

Born October 11, 1928

Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 28, 2024

1. Roscoe Robinson Jr. Marker

Inscription. Roscoe Robinson Jr., the first African American 4-star Army General, rose from humble beginnings in St. Louis to graduate from the prestigious West Point Military Academy in 1951. He led units in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, earning a Bronze Star, two Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit and the Distinguished Flying Cross. With a University of Pittsburgh master’s degree and a reputation for executing his tours of duty with gravitas, he ascended the elite officer ranks. He transformed the perception of Black leaders in the Army and in 1976 he commanded the legendary 82nd Airborne. In 1982 Roscoe Robinson Jr. was named 4-star General and represented the US on the military committee of NATO.

Erected 2023 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • War, Korean • War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.

Location. 38° 39.336′ N, 90° 18.016′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Delmar Loop. It is on Delmar Boulevard west of Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6215 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis MO 63130, 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: Michael & Leon Spinks

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(here, next to this marker); Jonathan Franzen (here, next to this marker); Edna Gellhorn (a few steps from this marker); Walker Hancock (within shouting distance of this marker); Carl Wimar (within shouting distance of this marker); "Butch" O'Hare (within shouting distance of this marker); Brett Hull (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert S. Brookings (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Regarding Roscoe Robinson Jr.. Robinson also has a star on the Gateway Community Foundation Walk of Fame in St. Louis.

Also see . . . Roscoe Robinson Jr. on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 28, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 28, 2024

2. Roscoe Robinson Jr. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.