Mid-City in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
St. Elmo Village
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 30, 2026
1. St. Elmo Village Marker
Built 1913-1961. Declared 2024.
Associated with the emerging late-20th century Black arts movement in Los Angeles, a creative hub for significant cultural events, community gatherings, and activism since 1969.
Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1315, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.
Erected 2024 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 1315.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 34° 2.587′ N, 118° 20.588′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Mid-City. It is on Saint Elmo Drive 0.2 miles east of La Brea Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4830 St Elmo Dr, Los Angeles CA 90019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles (approx. 0.4 miles away); Charles C. Hurd Residence (approx. Ύ mile away); Craftsman Mansion (approx. 0.8 miles away); Holmes-Shannon House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Jewels Catch One (approx. 1.1 miles away); Memorial Library (approx. 1.2 miles away); Guasti Villa (approx. 1.4 miles away); Highland Avenue Medians (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
More about this marker. Six buildings have received Historic-Cultural Monument status as part of a project led by Getty and the City of Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources. The designations are the result of the ongoing work of African American Historic Places Los Angeles (AAHPLA) launched by the city and Getty in 2022 to identify, protect, and celebrate the city's Black heritage. Each site represents a unique piece of Los Angeles Black history. Designated sites include
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 30, 2026
2. St. Elmo Village Marker
Also see . . . St. Elmo Village. (Submitted on January 31, 2026.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 30, 2026
3. St. Elmo Village and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 30, 2026
4. St. Elmo Village
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 31, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
