Farmington in St. Francois County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Original Site of Farmington Municipal Pool
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 18, 2025
1. Original Site of Farmington Municipal Pool Marker
Farmington Municipal Pool began life as a WPA-Works Progress Administration proposal in 1935. And officially opened on July 9, 1937. Construction costs are estimated at $17,993.00. The pool was 120' long by 60' wide with depths ranging from 4.5' to 9.5'. The original cost to enter the pool was 10 cents for children 15 and under and 15 cents for adults. In 1986 additional federal funding was acquired to update the facility. Federal LWCF-Land and water conservation funds secure recreational use at this location in perpetuity.
Erected by City of Farmington.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 9, 1937.
Location. 37° 46.749′ N, 90° 24.994′ W. Marker is in Farmington, Missouri, in St. Francois County. It is on Sainte Genevieve Avenue west of South Long Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located at Long Park, behind the skate park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Sainte Genevieve
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Missouri. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. 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: The Long House (within shouting distance of this marker); Long Tannery (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokee Trail Roadside Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oldest Brick Building in Downtown Farmington (approx. Ό mile away); Sarah Barton Murphy (approx. Ό mile away); St. Francois County Courthouse (approx. Ό mile away); St. Francois County War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Memory of Reginald David Cleve (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmington.
Also see . . . City of Farmington, Missouri website.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 18, 2025
2. Original Site of Farmington Municipal Pool Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
