Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John Hartford
Born December 30, 1937
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018
1. John Hartford Marker
Inscription.
John Hartford. Born December 30, 1937. Growing up in University City and attending John Burroughs School, John Hartford was drawn to river life and the music of the banjo and fiddle. He earned two Grammys in 1967 for "Gentle on My Mind," one of the most recorded broadcast songs ever. Always original yet faithful to tradition, Hartford crafted over 30 albums, including the 1976 Grammy-winner "Mark Twang." Famous for his unique one-man show at times he performed on a riverfront after piloting it the same day. A gifted musician, author and folk music historian, John Hartford became a powerful voice for his twin muses, the river and its music.
Growing up in University City and attending John Burroughs School, John Hartford was drawn to river life and the music of the banjo and fiddle. He earned two Grammys in 1967 for "Gentle on My Mind," one of the most recorded broadcast songs ever. Always original yet faithful to tradition, Hartford crafted over 30 albums, including the 1976 Grammy-winner "Mark Twang." Famous for his unique one-man show at times he performed on a riverfront after piloting it the same day. A gifted musician, author and folk music historian, John Hartford became a powerful voice for his twin muses, the river and its music.
Location. 38° 39.365′ N, 90° 18.441′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. Marker is on Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6638 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 17 times this year. Photo1. submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
