Marine Villa in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
1901 Cherokee
Cherokee-Lemp Historic District
This home was built when the Central Pacific Railroad was laying tracks across the mountains and valleys from the West and the Union Pacific Railroad was laying tracks coming from the east to build the transcontinental railroad. The home was one of only two dozen buildings, surrounded by empty lots, that faced this section of Cherokee Street in 1876, the year of Custer's Last Stand at Little Bighorn.
During the early 20th century, after this area had evolved from open land into a busy neighborhood, 1901 Cherokee was home to Dr. Emil Burst. The physician had grown up over the corner saloon, which his father operated, across the street.
Erected 2007 by NiNi Harris.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis, The Cherokee-Lemp History Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 38° 35.55′ N, 90° 13.129′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Marine Villa. Marker is on Cherokee Street west of Lemp Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1901 Cherokee Street, Saint Louis MO 63118, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
