Grantwood Village in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

On "Grant's Trail" Through History

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 20, 2025

1. On "Grant's Trail" Through History Marker

Inscription. Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service, was established in 1990. Its 9.65 acres were the core of the 19th century farm called White Haven, where Ulysses S. Grant first met his wife, Julia Dent, raised a family, and farmed the land. The site is open daily, and offers a variety of visitor activities. Please visit to learn more about Ulysses and Julia, and experience this pivotal era in American history.

The path you are on, now known as Grant's Trail, was once the Carondelet Kirkwood Branch of the Pacific Railroad Company (later Missouri Pacific). In 1872, President Grant gave permission for the route to run through his property, and donated land for Grant Station, which was located just south of here. A portion of the abandoned rail line was purchased by Gateway Trailnet in 1991 through the Rails-To-Trails Act, and converted into a recreational trail. It has been administered by St. Louis County Parks and Recreation since 1997.

Erected by National Park Service and St. Louis County Parks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.

Location.

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38° 33.058′ N, 90° 21.166′ W. Marker is in Grantwood Village, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is on Grant Road west of Gravois Road (Missouri Route 30), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7400 Grant Rd, Saint Louis MO 63123, 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 walking distance of this marker: Grant's Departure / ~150 Years Ago (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of August A. Busch, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Changes at White Haven / ~150 Years Ago - Grants Horses (within shouting distance of this marker); White Haven (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Slave Plantation (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named On "Grant's Trail" Through History (about 300 feet away); Working Plantation / ~150 Years Ago - Emancipation (about 300 feet away); Early Owners of the Farm (about 500 feet away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Ulysses S. Grant and the Farm at White Haven (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (National Park Service). (Submitted on March 26, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 20, 2025

2. On "Grant's Trail" Through History Marker

In front of the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site Visitors Center.

Grant's Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 20, 2025

3. Grant's Trail

Marker is located off the trail

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.