Skinker DeBaliviere in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
To The Memory of William Greenleaf Eliot
1811-1887
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 11, 2026
1. To The Memory of William Greenleaf Eliot Marker
Educator, Philanthropist
Who with members
Of his congregation founded
Washington University
1st President - 3rd Chancellor
Erected 1953 by Washington University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 38° 38.882′ N, 90° 18.304′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Skinker DeBaliviere. It can be reached from Brookings Drive west of Skinker Boulevard. Marker is located under the archway of Brookings Hall, which is on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Brookings Dr, Saint Louis MO 63105, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert S. Brookings Hall (a few steps from this marker); Danforth Campus (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Danforth Campus (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Chauvenet (about 300 feet away); The Aeronautic Concourse of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (approx. Ό mile away); Welcome to Forest Park (approx. Ό mile away); Parkview (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in University City.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 11, 2026
2. To The Memory of William Greenleaf Eliot Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 11, 2026
3. To The Memory of William Greenleaf Eliot Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
