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Historical Markers and War Memorials in St. Louis County, Missouri
Clayton is the county seat for St. Louis County
Adjacent to St. Louis County, Missouri
Franklin County(135) ► Jefferson County(40) ► St. Charles County(233) ► St. Louis(773) ► Madison County, Illinois(217) ► Monroe County, Illinois(165) ► St. Clair County, Illinois(231) ►
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Civil War Jefferson Barracks
Jefferson Barracks, established by the U.S. Army in 1826, was in continuous use until 1946. Early in the Civil War, both pro-Union and pro-Confederate militia occupied St. Louis. Union militia drilled at . . . — — Map (db m163592) HM
Remember
all who served
sacrificed
1961 - 1971
Khe Sanh
We are
eternally bonded
1967 Hill Fights
1968 Siege
Semper Fidelis
Khe Sanh Veterans — — Map (db m192477) WM
United States Army
Elbert A Benton, SP4, June 21, 1948
Richard A. May, Pvt., April 19 1950
James A. Sanders Jr., S.Sgt., November 27, 1942
James L. Tanner, S. Sgt., November 27 . . . — — Map (db m192505) HM WM
John E. Albanese, New York, S Sgt. USAF, September 5, 1946
Thomas F. Buhr, Indiana, Sgt. USAF, January 13, 1944
John L Coon, New York S Sgt. USAF, October 6 1932
Robert A Fink, . . . — — Map (db m192803) WM
U.S. Marine Corps
Herbert R. Aldridge, PFC. Nov. 28 1949
David G. Anderson, PFC. Jun. 13, 1949
Charles G. Boyer, PFC. Feb. 28, 1949
Joseph P. Brignac, Cpl. Nov. 6 1943
Donald R. Bumstead, PFC. Mar 30, 1949
George L. . . . — — Map (db m192808) WM
Robert J Bridges Jr. HM2 USN, Jan 5, 1943,- Bill W Deetz, Capt. USMC, Dec 8, 1941, - Kenneth P Ehnis Sgt. USMC, Nov. 6 1942, - Benjamin F. Johnson III, L Cpl. USMC, Aug. 21, 1948, - Sylvester MCCullough, T Sgt. USAF Jan 28 1933, - Lucien C Tessler, . . . — — Map (db m192739) WM
Ronald H. Knight, Tennessee, 1st Lieutenant USAF, March 2 1943, DFC - AM & 3 OLC,-- Bradley R Ranson, Kentucky, Captain USAF , November 4, 1942, DFC - Air Medal & 3 OLC. --Killed Vietnam October 8, 1969 — — Map (db m192721) WM
Belles of St. Louis
In the 1820s , Jefferson Barracks was the largest military installation in the western United States, Consequently, many young men were stationed there fresh out of West Point,. Not surprisingly, many who would become . . . — — Map (db m192914) HM WM
Front Michael Joseph Blassie 1st Lt. US Air Force Vietnam Apr 4 1948 May 11, 1972 Beloved Son and Brother Back Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Air Medal and 4 OLC. Killed in Action-Unknown Soldier May 28, 1984 . . . — — Map (db m124995) WM
In honor of the military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
These Missouri heroes represent those who proudly served and returned from Desert Shield, Desert Storm, . . . — — Map (db m173237) WM
In honor of the Missouri military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
CPL. Scott F Blanco, United States Marines, Troy, Missouri, Operation Desert Storm, 02/17/91
PFC Gerard A Cohen, . . . — — Map (db m173306) WM
The First Descent
Early in 1912 Thomas Benoist, the owner of an aviation school in Kinloch Park, decided to promote a parachute jump from an airplane, a feat considered at the time to be impossible or crazy. The parachutist was Captain Albert . . . — — Map (db m163597) HM
In 1826, the year of Thomas Jefferson's death, Jefferson Barracks, named after him, was established ten miles south of St. Louis. Now a Missouri Air National Guard installation, it is the oldest continuously operating U.S. military post west of the . . . — — Map (db m163572) HM
William Clark, in command of the boats and men of the future Lewis and Clark Expedition, passed this place on Dec. 7, 1803, on his way to Cahokia, Ill., where he would meet his co-commander, Capt. Meriwether Lewis. On the previous evening, the . . . — — Map (db m151550) HM
The Third Infantry Division was organized on November 21, 1917, and was in France by March, 1918. On July 18 it distinguished itself in defense at the Marne River at Chateau-Thierry, 45 miles northeast of Paris. Thus, the proud motto: "Rock of . . . — — Map (db m124978) HM WM
This Gate is made of four United States Army Cannons. The insignia over the gate is of the United States Army Ordnance Department. The fence is made of deactivated riffle barrels. The fence was moved here 1n 1886. It originally surrounded the old . . . — — Map (db m171212) HM
Who knows but it may be given to us, after this life, to meet again in the old quarters, to play chess and draughts, to get up soon to answer the morning roll call, to fall in at the tap of the drum for drill and dress parade and again to hastily . . . — — Map (db m124979) WM
Died May 13 1945 in an air crash
Hidden Valley Dutch New Guinea
MAJ Herman F Antonini
Illinois June 4 1915
MAJ Phillip J Dattilo
Kentucky March 18 1914
PFC Alethia M Fair
California September 16, 1894
CAPT Louis E . . . — — Map (db m124980) HM WM
Ulysses Grant's arrival at Jefferson Barracks in September, 1843, as a new officer out of West Point, commenced a long relationship with St. Louis. In 1848, he married the former Julia Dent of St. Louis County, at the Dents' city home at Fourth and . . . — — Map (db m163566) HM
This monument is dedicated to the
52 United States Submarines
lost during World War II and
their crewmen and officers
who perished in that war.
Erected in 2003 by the
surviving members of the
Ill-Mo Rebel Squadron,
a chapter of the . . . — — Map (db m124981) WM
Charles Anderson , Florida, S Sgt. November 4, 1938 - James C Aubrey, Michigan, 2d Lt. August 12 1947, - Glen A Breckenrid, Indiana, S Sgt. September 12,1932 - Arthur N Deily, Pennsylvania, T Sgt. May 6 1936,- Thomas C Dietsch, New Jersey, Major, . . . — — Map (db m192541) WM
Walter F. Burke, Captain, August 19, 1940
Rodney H Gott, S Sgt, May 3 1947
Wilton N. Hatton, M Sgt., December 7 1932
Homer M Lynn Jr., Major, April 19 1931
Harry T. . . . — — Map (db m192798) WM
William H. Eldridge, ACMM. July 8, 1923,- Donald E. Huddleston, S1 October 13,1919, -Robert E Keil, AMM2, November 24, 1919, - Maurice D. Linder, Ension December 13,1920, Marlin R. Myers, AMM2 April 24, 1925, — — Map (db m192726) WM
Memorial to the Unknown Soldiers who died while in camp between 1806 and 1826 at Fort Bellefontaine, which was on the Missouri River bluffs near St. Louis. In 1826 this cantonment was closed and the troops removed to Jefferson Barracks. The . . . — — Map (db m246429) HM WM
Erected in the honor of all men and women of Lemay, Missouri who served in the Armed Forces of our Country in all wars & conflicts. — — Map (db m174672) WM
These U.S. prisoners of war of the Japanese were on the island of Palawan, P.I. as slave laborers building an airfield for the Japanese military. Believing that an invasion by the U.S. forces was imminent, the prisoners were forced into three tunnel . . . — — Map (db m124984) HM WM
Grateful nation honors the G. I.'s, that saved freedom in Europe and in the Pacific Islands during World War II December 7, 1941 - August 15, 1945. — — Map (db m192474) WM
Dedicated to the memory of
Merchant Marine Seamen
and
Navy Armed Guard
who gave their lives in
World War II
in the service of
their country
United States Merchant Marine
World War II Losses
Ships - 731
Merchant Seamen - 6700 . . . — — Map (db m124985) WM
The name Harugari is derived from the old German word Haruc, which means "Holy Shrine", a meeting place under the oak trees. In 1877, Harugari Cemetery was established as a burial ground for a secret German society named for the ancient order of . . . — — Map (db m194369) HM
Entering
Henry
Avenue
National Historic
District
has been place on
the National Register
of Historic Places by
the United States
Department of Interior.
— — Map (db m179563) HM
Alarm bell purchased 1909
A memorial to the many gallant Manchester Firemen who, down though the years answered the call to duty regardless of hour or weather. — — Map (db m179565) HM
Dedicated, This 14th day of September, 1996 in memory of all men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, past and present. — — Map (db m178521) WM
"The willingness to sacrifice is the prelude to freedom"
This memorial is a tribute to the men and women whose loyalty and service during times of peace and war define the character of this great nation. — — Map (db m179580) WM
To the City of Manchester, who generously contributed land, funds and resources to assist in establishing this memorial to all veterans. — — Map (db m179594) WM
Not just movies attracted patrons to this open-air theatre advertising "cool breezes" before the advent of air-conditioning. Pony rides, a Ferris wheel and a trained bear cub served as amusements. "The 66" was dubbed "the passion pit" by local . . . — — Map (db m139578) HM
Chain Of Rocks Bridge
1929-1970
Saint Louis,MO
Only a drop in scrap metal prices in the early 1970's saved this relic from demolition. The bridge brought high volumes of drivers across the Mississippi until the early 1960's. No longer . . . — — Map (db m139688) HM
Surviving the Great Depression and a fire, Citizens National Bank offered the first walk-up and drive-up window service in the Midwest. The bank has served as a model of corporate citizenship, providing invaluable support to the City of Maplewood. — — Map (db m139671) HM
Rooms with private garages renting for four to eight hours at a time crystallized racy reputation of mythical proportions for this 77-room motor inn. The rate structure was created for tired truckers, but a more discreet clientele were attracted. — — Map (db m139536) HM
William Loomstein, a former Russian Czar guard who endured the Great Depression, started anew as a purveyor of paint and hardware the same year the Empire State Building opened. The 3rd generation of Loomsteins sells glass, mirrors, windows and . . . — — Map (db m139670) HM
Originally eyed for the 1904 World's Fair, the area just west of the Chain of Rocks Bridge became a lively amusement park. Attractions included a hand-carved 46-horse carousel, "The Swooper" an oval-shaped Ferris wheel and "The Comet" roller . . . — — Map (db m139659) HM
Originally Sarah Sutton Harrison's home (c.1890), the mansion was transformed into a funeral home by Jay B. Smith and purchased by John B. Hardy in 1967. The 2nd generation of the Hardy family remains at the helm as a devoted corporate citizen. — — Map (db m139558) HM
Kalb Electric has been family-owned and operated for more than a century. Originally, the business provided electrical services and hardware. Since 1956, the company has sold lighting fixtures and lamp parts and offered repair services. — — Map (db m139685) HM
The neon cat sign was a prominent fixture that smiled down on many a traveler along Route 66. Pioneering the model for the mass market drug store, Katz held a significant place in Maplewood's historic landscape post-dating the original alignment . . . — — Map (db m139519) HM
Scheidt Hardware
1905-Present
Maplewood,MO
Emil and Rosa Scheidt began their business as Wohlwend Hardware. The current store was originally the Maplewood Theatre, c.1910. The sloping floor was leveled in 1916 and marks from the rows of . . . — — Map (db m139687) HM
Built as an early turn-around for the horse-drawn trolley lines from St. Louis, the building saw many changes in its eight-decade existence. It later served as a grocery, a saloon and finally E.J. Tire Store (c. 1921) until its demolition. — — Map (db m139518) HM
Water Trail
Saint Louis County Department of Parks is partnering with Great Rivers Greenway to bring you the Creve Coeur Water Trail. Whether by canoe, kayak or paddleboard, we invite you to come on this 6 mile journey across the lake and . . . — — Map (db m150906) HM
Scene of the tragic death of the lovelorn Indian girl whose broken heart is said to have given the lake it's sorrowful name, "Creve Coeur." — — Map (db m150902) HM
This brick building was built around 1900 to shelter an electrical substation for the 05 Creve Coeur Lake Streetcar Line. The line started near the corner of Delmar & Kingsland (the "Delmar Loop"). It continued along Midland Ave. and its own . . . — — Map (db m156225) HM
To the memory of 175 Non Com. Officers and Privates of the 56. U.S.C. Infty.
Died of Cholera in August 1866.
(plaque)
1863 - 1866
56th U.S. Colored Infantry
Their memory will not perish.
Brigadier General N.B. Buford
July . . . — — Map (db m192671) WM
During World War I, Blue Stars were hung in the windows of homes where a member of the family was serving in the armed forces. If an individual died in the war, the Blue Star was covered with a Gold Star signifying the sacrifice of one's life for . . . — — Map (db m194928) HM WM
Natural Bridge Road, the UMSL Campus and Surrounding Communities
This section of Natural Bridge Road began in St. Louis County in about 1837 as Owens Station Road, when it led from Normandy to Owens Station, a community that was . . . — — Map (db m151682) HM
Great Rivers Greenway is the public organization leading the development of a region-wide system of interconnected greenways, parks and trails, known as the River Ring. The River Ring will join two states and cover an area of 1,216 square miles. . . . — — Map (db m218973) HM
Dedicated to the founders of UMSL the residents of the Normandy area, whose generosity and foresight in acquiring the old Bellerive Country Club made this campus possible.
The clubhouse, which stood on this site, was the University's first . . . — — Map (db m151671) HM
Forming of Cliff Cave
Rainwater and melting snow are stronger than they seem! Caverns like Cliff Cave form when water soaks into cracks and pores of limestone rock, mixing with carbon dioxide to form carbonic acid. The acidic water finds . . . — — Map (db m202794) HM
Great River
As the last ice glaciers in the area melted nearly 12,000 years ago, Native Americans began occupying the Mississippi River and its valleys. They fished, hunted, gathered plants, grew crops, swam and traveled all along the . . . — — Map (db m202792) HM
Welcome
Welcome to the Meramec Greenway Trail at the I-55 Trailhead. The next trailhead is located 2.0 miles upstream at the Lower Meramec Trailhead. This multi-use asphalt trail is a joint effort between Great Rivers Greenway and the Saint . . . — — Map (db m157252) HM
Bee Tree County Park was originally the estate of Eugene and Lotawana Nims. Eugene was founder of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. They had this mansion built in 1929 by famed architecture firm Maritz and Young and used it as a weekend retreat. . . . — — Map (db m202060) HM
The Creve Coeur Lake streetcar line was built in 1899 and abandoned in 1950. The line ran from the Delmar Loop to Creve Coeur Lake and helped to develop Saint Louis County and Overland. In the summer, thousands rode to the lake in open-sided . . . — — Map (db m147077) HM
The Gocke House was designed by local architect Lawrence Ewald from plans published by Frank Lloyd Wright in Ladies' Home Journal. The design was titled "fireproof house for $5000". The house is composed almost entirely of steel, tile and concrete. . . . — — Map (db m147076) HM
Halsey Ives was the first director of the St. Louis Art Museum. He was married to Margaret Lackland, daughter of one of Overland's original landowners. Purchased in 1925 by Dr. John O'Connell, the estate hosted dances during the WWII "big band" era. — — Map (db m146093) HM
Wallis built this house with a lookout tower to view his workers by day and to study the stars at night. The property had a winery, vineyard and orchard. The lookout tower was removed in 1950 when Earl Hilleman remodeled the house to become Hilleman . . . — — Map (db m145882) HM
This magnificent antebellum structure was home to Dennis Lackland until his death in 1864. His son inherited the estate and lived there until his own death in 1920. Purchased by Major Wallace Baker in 1926, it is a prominent landmark and Overland's . . . — — Map (db m147089) HM
Henry Laughlin built a dam across the ravine to form Lake Laughlin. Seven springs feed the lake creating the mouth of River Des Peres. In 1904/06 regional and national swimming championships were held here. This lake is one of the deepest spring fed . . . — — Map (db m145531) HM
This home was built with recycled materials from 1904 World's Fair buildings by the family of Charles Hamilton. Because it was on an unpaved road, it was the least expensive of three locations. The Ortmann family rented the home in 1935 and . . . — — Map (db m145821) HM
This site interprets pioneer life in the mid 1800's. The "dog-trot" style log house was originally located on the bluffs of the Missouri River near Chesterfield. Reconstruction began in 1980 and was completed by the Overland Historical Society in . . . — — Map (db m145731) HM
Dr. Edward Albin was the first physician in Overland. His wife, Margaret Roosevelt Albin, was a distant relative of President Theodore Roosevelt. Together they built Overland Manor in 1902. The home was of brick construction in Victorian style, . . . — — Map (db m145606) HM
This large estate was purchased by Henry Laughlin in 1879. The Laughlin family used this property as a summer retreat from their home on Lucas Place in the city of St. Louis. Randolph, his son, built the mansion between 1904 & 1912, known as the . . . — — Map (db m145732) HM
The original log house at 2217 Lackland Road was built in 1830. The two-story frame house was built in 1900 by Jacob Wagner, son-in-law of Appel. Originally the area contained about 23½ acres, twenty-two of which were sold to the Meadowbrook . . . — — Map (db m146092) HM
The one-room log cabin schoolhouse was built on two acres of land donated by Mrs. Elizabeth Smith. The school was erected for the descendants of the first pioneers. Prof. Thomas W. Goldie from England was the first teacher. In 1867, a rural school . . . — — Map (db m150903) HM
Caleb Baldwin moved here from New York. He settled the land at Lackland and Woodson. His first home burned in 1866 and shortly thereafter, a new home was built. Caleb's son, Oscar P. Baldwin, was born here in 1870, and was the first land dealer in . . . — — Map (db m145666) HM
Charles and Mary Loring moved here from Kentucky in 1820. Their son, James M. was born on May 16, 1840. He became a lawyer and author. James, a Democrat, was a member of the 32nd General Assembly and served as a magistrate and Justice of the Peace . . . — — Map (db m150909) HM
Boone's cabin had one room with an earthen floor and a rough limestone slab chimney. It served as a stopping place for Boone's travels on the "Overland Trail". The area supplied the only drinking water for miles. History speaks of this cabin being . . . — — Map (db m145535) HM
Frank Spencer built a Victorian Romanesque home on this site in 1901 as part of the Spencer subdivision. The home was sold in 1945 to the local independent order of the Odd Fellows Chapter who converted it into their meeting hall. After several . . . — — Map (db m146095) HM
Grace Van Studiford, a celebrated opera singer, lived in the two-story mansion fondly referred to as "At Lasta Place". The home was destroyed by fire in 1920, but the original caretaker's house is part of an enlarged home located at 8907 Sycamore . . . — — Map (db m150908) HM
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith owned more than 400 acres of land in this vicinity. She donated two acres of land to build a one-room cabin in 1846 known as the Buck Schoolhouse. The validity of her land title was questionable, for when she sold the remainder . . . — — Map (db m145881) HM
In 1855 a temporary school for Negro children was begun here. This school and Buck School were incorporated into the rural district of Ritenour in 1867. In 1888 residents voted 16-1 to build and furnish a permanent school for negroes. In 1913 this . . . — — Map (db m145605) HM
Located approximately 12 miles from the St. Louis riverfront, a day's journey. The two-story log structure became a popular stopping place for cool well water and shelter for those traveling to St. Charles. It is said that in 1863, General Wm. T. . . . — — Map (db m160386) HM
William and Mary Walton moved to this tract of land from Virginia. They were among the earliest settlers in this area and their land holdings became quite extensive. Eleven children were raised on the huge farm, plus numerous grandchildren. The . . . — — Map (db m159509) HM
Originally, the Rock House was built to store ice and milk on the Lackland farm. It was later used as a community meeting place where a WWII air raid warden group met and created the West Overland Volunteer Fire Department. Just northwest of the . . . — — Map (db m147090) HM
Developed as an estate by Charles Garnett, the architecture of the original structure was Spanish Renaissance/Colonial. In 1908 the St. Louis Post Dispatch credited Garnett with being the first prominent St. Louisan to adopt the "elaborate country . . . — — Map (db m147084) HM
This home was originally a two-story, four-room house built with a massive rock foundation. The original owner was William Campbell, a local surveyor. Henry Grossenbacher purchased the house in 1927. He owned Gross-Aire Manufacturing Co. which . . . — — Map (db m145665) HM
Built as a grocery store and residence, Heidbrink established a post office within the store and was named postmaster in 1909. The business was sold in 1913 to R.E. Lafon. He sold the store to Fritz, who eventually became Overland's first elected . . . — — Map (db m145820) HM
Opening in 1946 to all travelers of Route 66, the Beacon Court Motel is only a memory, but its iconic sign now lives on at its new home, the Beacon Car & Pet Wash. The Beacon tower was dormant from 1980 to 2004 but a full restoration was completed . . . — — Map (db m168407) HM
Built in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Jensen Point was part of the Henry Shaw Gardenway as a beautification project of the National Park Service and the Missouri State Highway Commission. The overlook was dedicated to Lars Peter . . . — — Map (db m205175) HM
The restaurant was built in 1934 by brothers James and Bill Smith and is still owned and operated by the James Smith family.
Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing — — Map (db m189150) HM
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