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Historical Markers and War Memorials in St. Clair County, Illinois
Belleville is the county seat for St. Clair County
Adjacent to St. Clair County, Illinois
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On West Main Street at North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
A native of Belleville, King entered the family business, Marsh Stencil Company, in 1952 and became the manager of export sales. By 1998 she had developed a network of distributors in a hundred countries. She was a member of overseas trade missions . . . — — Map (db m208520) HM
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
When the doors opened at Belleville Savings Bank's new building on October 15, 1913, the bank was the oldest and largest in Belleville. It had been chartered in 1859. German immigrant Edward Abend, who came with the first group of "Latin Farmers" . . . — — Map (db m143316) HM
On State Highway 15 at South Illinois Street (State Highway 159), on the right when traveling west on State Highway 15.
Thanks to the Survivor Tree Seeding Program by the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, this Callery pear tree was grown from the fruit harvest from a severely damaged tree found during the rescue and recovery process at the World Trade . . . — — Map (db m184960) HM WM
On West Main Street at North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Daughter of prominent civic leader Colonel John Thomas, Alexander-Bahrenburg in 1887 took over management of Belleville Citizen's Horse Railway. In 1900 she was elected one of the first female trustees of the University of Illinois. She became in . . . — — Map (db m152949) HM
On West Main Street at North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Born in Belleville, Buddy was the son of Christian Ebsen, the physical fitness instructor of the Belleville Turners. Fitness and dance instruction by his father served Buddy well and led to a 70-year career in show business. The Ebsen family left . . . — — Map (db m153304) HM
On East Main Street west of High Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1867, Henry Deidesheimer was one of three businessmen who built three identical buildings on adjoining lots on East Main Street at High Street. Each brick and iron building was three stories tall. Deidesheimer's dry goods and grocery store . . . — — Map (db m157736) HM
On East Main Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
When Dorothea Deichmann had this building constructed in 1892, it was still unusual for a woman to own property in her own name, erect buildings, and conduct her own business, but Deichmann was ahead of her time. She sold hats at this location from . . . — — Map (db m143390) HM
On West Main Street at South 11th Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
German immigrants Jacob and Barbara Sieg purchased this property in 1844 from Theodor Higard, who in 1837 began to develop what would become the Village of West Belleville. Their orphaned daughter, Maria moved away but returned after marrying . . . — — Map (db m181842) HM
On West Main Street at North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
A Missouri newspaperman, Daley came to Belleville in 1916 to become the executive director of the new Greater Belleville Board of Trade and promote the civic and economic development of Belleville. In 1917, he led the effort to convince the War . . . — — Map (db m152953) HM
On East Main Street at Mascoutah Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
The park is on the site of Hanover House, built in 1862, and later named Hotel Tiemann. The three-story hotel was demolished in 1998. Ever and Anon Park was developed by the Belleville Heritage Society.
Old Belleville Historic District, one . . . — — Map (db m143389) HM
On West Main Street at North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Blair was a Scottish American who arrived in St. Clair County in the 1790s and became the county sheriff. Soon after 1800 he moved to a 200-acre farm in the Clinton Hill Precinct. On March 10, 1814 he concluded negotiations with a county commission . . . — — Map (db m152951) HM
On West Main Street at North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Bunsen fled to St. Clair County in 1834 after participating in a failed revolt. He farmed with other Latin Farmers and taught school. He was elected a delegate to the Illinois Constitutional Convention of 1847. . . . — — Map (db m208519) HM
On Abend Street at Mascoutah Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Abend Street.
Gustavus Koerner came to Belleville from Germany in 1833. He took a law degree from the University of Heidleberg in 1832. Shortly after, he was arrested during a political demonstration. He escaped and joined a party of emigrants. In Illinois his . . . — — Map (db m140531) HM
On West Main Street at North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Abandoning hope of political reform in Germany, members of the Friedrich Engelmann family, including daughter Sophie, immigrated to the Belleville area in 1833. Sophie's suitor, Gustave Koerner, accompanied them after participating in a failed . . . — — Map (db m153301) HM
On East Garfield Street at Mascoutah Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Garfield Street.
Adam Gintz, the president of Belleville's Western Brewery, built a saloon on the corner of Garfield and Mascoutah in 1896. Successor businesses would continue to provide alcoholic beverages here for more than a hundred years. The earliest . . . — — Map (db m143311) HM
On Old Collinsville Road, 0.2 miles north of Clinton Hill Drive, on the right when traveling north.
John Messinger received a formal education in New England before settling on the Illinois frontier in 1802. After serving as St. Clair County Surveyor, he was appointed Deputy United States Surveyor and platted much of the government land between . . . — — Map (db m140532) HM
On West Main Street at North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
A native of Bavaria, Germany, Liese arrived in Belleville in 1864; became a bookkepper; and began teaching music. He joined the new Belleville Philharmonic orchestra in 1867 and became its second conductor in 1869. Until his resignation in 1885, . . . — — Map (db m152952) HM
On West Main Street at North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
At age 18, Fred Kastel began his career as an electrical contractor in 1906. He would remain in the business for 50 years. For much of his career he installed electrical wiring and fixtures in buildings constructed before the use of electricity was . . . — — Map (db m152863) HM
On West Main Street at North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
A Belleville native, Mueller pitched in the minor leagues after graduating from Belleville Township High School in 1937. The Detroit Tigers called him up for the 1941 season. Following service in World War II he returned to Detroit in 1945 and was a . . . — — Map (db m153289) HM
On West Main Street at North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
A native of Connecticut, Trumbull arrived in Belleville in 1837 to practice law. He successfully challenged the last legal justification for slavery in Illinois. Before moving from town in 1848, he entered politics, serving a term in the Illinois . . . — — Map (db m153287) HM
On West Main Street at North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Edwards came to Illinois from Kentucky in 1809 to become territorial governor. After Illinois attained statehood in 1818 he served as one of the state's first two US Senators. Even before moving to Belleville in 1824, Edwards heavily invested in the . . . — — Map (db m153303) HM
On West Main Street at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Henry Peters did something unusual for a saloonkeeper. He bought the property on which his rented saloon stood and built his own saloon at this location in 1910. A native of Germany, Peters became a saloonist in the 1890s and along with many fellow . . . — — Map (db m152881) HM
On West Main Street west of South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Joseph Reichert, who had emigrated from the German State of Baden, was a prosperous miller in Freeburg seeking a business opportunity in Belleville. He constructed this building in 1880 to be operated by his daughter and son-in-law, Maria and John . . . — — Map (db m152864) HM
On West Main Street at North Lincoln Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
A Belleville native, Goalby graduated from Township High School in 1947 after starring in football, basketball, and baseball. He played football at the University of Illinois but chose golf for his career. Having honed his golf skills while a caddie . . . — — Map (db m152950) HM
On East Main Street just east of South Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Peter M. Romeiser, a German immigrant and Civil War veteran, opened a small clothing store for men in 1878 that grew into a mercantile empire extending from this building to South Jackson Street in 1906. His innovative pricing policy in the retail . . . — — Map (db m143387) HM
On West Main Street near North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west.
Belleville native Sterling graduated from Belleville Township High School in 1922 and worked as a stenographer. By 1925 she was an assistant secretary at the Belleville Casket Company and rose through the ranks to become company president in 1953, . . . — — Map (db m157740) HM
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
St. Clair National Bank began business in a former saloon at this location in 1919. The bank flourished and hired the local architectural firm of Frank Riester and Otto Rubach to design a new building that would convey a sense of the bank's . . . — — Map (db m143314) HM
On Illinois Route 15 at South Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling west on State Route 15.
The terrorist did not have the capability to destroy the United States military, so they set their sights on destruction of symbolic targets instead. The World Trade Center symbolized America's economic power and prosperity. The Pentagon . . . — — Map (db m185014) WM
On West Main Street at North Illinois Street (Illinois Route 159), on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
For Germans yearning to live in a freer land, Justice Theodor Hilgard of the appellate court of Rhenish Bavaria encouraged scouts to immigrate to the United States to locate favorable places to settle. In 1833 they began the Latin Farmer migration, . . . — — Map (db m157746) HM
On South 11th Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South 11th Street.
For 30 years, West Belleville was an independent municipality. founder was Theodor Hilgard, A Judge from Rhenish Bavaria who immigrated here in 1835 as part of the Latin Farmer migration of intellectuals and dissidents who left Germany for a . . . — — Map (db m181852) HM
On West Main Street east of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Opening night at the Washington Theatre was January 17, 1913. The admission price was 10 cents. Owner and theater magnate Louis Landau, Jr., directed the first night's performance include both vaudeville acts and a silent movie. Live music . . . — — Map (db m152865) HM
On North 5th Street north of Madison Street, on the right when traveling north.
The oldest black town in the United States, Brooklyn, Illinois, had its origins in the northern part of the present town. Despite the black code laws meant to discourage African-American settlements in Illinois, Brooklyn's oral history recounts the . . . — — Map (db m186738) HM
On 4th Street at North 2nd Street (Illinois Route 3), on the left when traveling south on 4th Street.
At the regular meeting on July 3, 1916 a resolution was adopted to build a new high school on Broadway and 7th Street. The school bell was originally situated in the school tower. The class of 1960, raised funds to purchase bricks to build the . . . — — Map (db m186736) HM
On East 1st Street just east of Church Street, on the left when traveling east.
In July 1778 Captain Joseph Bowman and a small band of rangers were dispatched by Col. Clark from Kaskaskia to Cahokia to offer the Cahokians the opportunity of becoming free as citizens of the Republic of Virginia. Cahokians were guaranteed all . . . — — Map (db m142123) HM
On East 1st Street just west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
Cahokia was Lewis and Clark's host community for much of their six month stay in Illinois. Meriwether Lewis was often found in Cahokia on expedition business through the winter of 1803-04. During this important period of preparation, Lewis spent . . . — — Map (db m140559) HM
On East 1st Street close to Church Street, on the left when traveling east.
Founded on May 14, 1699 as an Indian mission by missionary priests from the seminary of foreign missions at Quebec, Cahokia was the first European settlement in the entire Mississippi Valley.
A significant mission and a principle fur trading . . . — — Map (db m142085) HM
On East 1st Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on East 1st Street.
On February 26, 1993 the first meeting of the Cahokia Association for the tricentennial was held.
The goals set forth for the organization were to celebrate 300 years of continuous settlement, from the year 1699 to 1999 and to create a . . . — — Map (db m142880) HM
On Elm Street just north of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Cahokia Courthouse is one of the region's oldest buildings and a unique remnant of the French occupation of the mid-Mississippi Valley. Originally constructed in about 1740 as a dwelling, the building became a courthouse in 1790. For twenty-four . . . — — Map (db m142087) HM
On East 1st Street just east of Church Street, on the left when traveling east.
Pontiac was an Ottawa Indian, born about 1720 in the Detroit area. By 1755, Pontiac had become a Chief. In 1763 warfare began between the Indian tribes and the English. The Indians were unsuccessful in their attack on Fort Detroit and Fort Pitt . . . — — Map (db m142121) HM
On East 1st Street, on the left when traveling east.
Cahokia was occupied on July 6, 1778 by Captain Joseph Bowman and about 40 men and Kaskaskians. Capt. Bowman selected an old stone house, known as the DuVerger Home, built in 1763, as headquarters.
George Rogers Clark set up a civil government . . . — — Map (db m142088) HM
On East 1st Street, on the left when traveling east.
With this marker we honor Captain Jean Baptiste Hamelin and the citizens of Cahokia for their sacrifice, and the role they played in the American Revolutionary War. In the latter days of the Revolutionary War, both American and British had ambitions . . . — — Map (db m132349) HM
On Camp Jackson Road (State Road 157) at Falling Springs Road, on the right when traveling east on Camp Jackson Road.
The Great River Road in Illinois follows the Mississippi River through the heart of the nation. Discover exciting history, thriving river cultures, beautiful natural areas, abundant wildlife, and bountiful agriculture as you experience the Great . . . — — Map (db m206414) HM
On East 1st Street at Mississippi Avenue (Illinois Route 3), on the left when traveling east on East 1st Street.
George Rogers Clark captured Kaskaskia on the night of July 4-5, 1778, and then sent a small company under Captain Joseph Bowman northward to Cahokia. Bowman met no resistance from the French settlers along the way, and took possession of Cahokia on . . . — — Map (db m140497) HM
On East 1st Street just east of Falling Springs Road, on the left when traveling west.
This landmark structure has withstood time, owners, and many different uses. It remains remarkably intact today. The Jarrot Mansion was completed in 1810 for Nicholas Jarrot, a native Frenchman who achieved prosperity through trade, land, and law in . . . — — Map (db m145034) HM
On East 1st Street just east of Falling Springs Road, on the right when traveling east.
Major Nicholas Jarrot, 1764 - 1820, Frontier merchant prince, French Revolution refugee, built this Cahokia home, 1799 - 1806, for his American born wife, Julie St. Gemme de Beauvais, 1780 -1875, daughter of American Revolutionary patriots. . . . — — Map (db m145035) HM
On Elm Street south of West 1st Street, on the right when traveling north.
John Jacob Hays was born in New York circa 1770. His family emigrated to North America from the Netherlands in 1720. The Hays family belongs to Congregation Shearith Israel, the oldest Jewish Congregation in the United States.
John Jacob . . . — — Map (db m202482) HM
John Jacob Hays was born in New York circa 1770. His family emigrated to North America from the Netherlands in 1720. The Hays family belongs to Congregation Shearith Israel, the oldest Jewish Congregation in the United States.
John Jacob Hays . . . — — Map (db m140422) HM
On East 1st Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling east on East 1st Street.
On December 7, 1803, William Clark and several recruits landed at Cahokia, a town of about 700 residents. Meriwether Lewis was on the road to St. Louis to meet with the Spanish Governor. Two local men, Nicholas Jarrot and John Hay, went with him as . . . — — Map (db m142124) HM
On East 1st Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling east on East 1st Street.
Parks Air College was founded in 1927 by visionary aviation pioneer Oliver Lafayette Parks (born Jun 10, 1899 & died Feb 1985) at Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri, in a rented hangar. A short time later "Lafe" Parks, as he was affectionately . . . — — Map (db m142694) HM
On East 1st Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on East 1st Street.
Dedicated to the memory of the men and women of Cahokia who aide George Rogers Clark and his men in defeating the British from 1778 to 1780. Efforts of these patriots and veterans helped secure the territory north of the Ohio River and east of the . . . — — Map (db m171151) HM WM
On East 1st Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on East 1st Street.
In 1929 the airport opened as the Curtis-Steinberg Airport. It was developed by a business consortium that included Mark Steinberg - a St. Louis financier and Curtis Wright - the owner of an aircraft and engine manufacturing firm. The group's . . . — — Map (db m142879) HM
On East 1st Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1778 Governor Patrick Henry of Virginia commissioned George Rogers Clark to raise a force of volunteers and enter the Illinois country to stop the British-inspired Indian raids on the rear of the revolting American colonies. Clark raised a force . . . — — Map (db m142086) HM
On East 1st Street at Falling Springs Road, on the right when traveling east on East 1st Street.
Discover exciting history, thriving river cultures, beautiful natural
areas, abundant wildlife, and bountiful agriculture along the Great
River Road and the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byways.
Escape and Enjoy
Recreation . . . — — Map (db m206422) HM
On Mississippi Avenue (Illinois Route 3) at Camp Jackson Road (Illinois Route 157), on the right when traveling north on Mississippi Avenue.
The historic town of Cahokia was founded by French-Canadian missionaries in 1699. It was the first European settlement on the Mississippi River and remains the oldest village existing on the river. — — Map (db m172553) HM
On Church St. at W 2nd St., on the left when traveling south on Church St..
Dedicated to the memory of our soldiers and patriots who served with fidelity the cause of the American Revolution and all others who aided the quest for freedom. Clement Alarie,-- Jean Bte Auarie,-- Gabriel Baron,-- Jean Ste, Baron, -- Angelique . . . — — Map (db m215254) HM WM
On Church St., 0.2 miles East 1st St. when traveling south.
This marker commemorates the
men and women who achieved
American independence.
These Patriots, believing in the
noble cause of liberty, fought
valiantly to found a new nation.
1775 - 1783 — — Map (db m214307) WM
On Long Street at Wait Street, on the left when traveling north on Long Street.
Dedicated to the men and women of the United States who gave their lives in defense of their Country Ladies Auxiliary VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. — — Map (db m172688) WM
On Bethel Meadows Road north of Bethel Road, on the right when traveling north.
Founded in 1809 by Rev. James Lemen, Sr. In 1840 the 200 members made it the largest Baptist congregation in Illinois. A 40' x 60' frame building was built by the members in 1840. Rev. John Mason Peck preached at the dedication service. The church . . . — — Map (db m176309) HM
On Ramey Drive, 0.3 miles south of Collinsville Road, on the right when traveling south.
In 1806, President Thomas Jefferson signed legislation creating America's first federal highway. The National Road would join the bustling cities of the East to the resource-rich wilderness of the West, connecting state capitals, county seats, . . . — — Map (db m144040) HM
Near Ramey Street, 0.2 miles south of Collinsville Road.
The heart of Cahokia was the Grand Plaza situated between Monks Mound and the Twin Mounds. Archaeological testing has confirmed that the plaza was, in part, artificially created by filling in low areas and reducing high points to create a flat, . . . — — Map (db m147237) HM
On Ramey St, 0.5 miles south of U.S. 40/Collinsville Rd, on the right when traveling south.
Prior to the construction of the Interpretive Center, excavations revealed the location of over 80 structures and hundreds of pits and postholes. Careful analysis of the materials showed how this neighborhood changed from AD 1000-1200. House basins . . . — — Map (db m187687) HM
Near Ramey Street, 0.6 miles south of Collinsville Road, on the right when traveling south.
Archaeologists from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, led by Dr. Melvin Fowler, excavated about two-thirds of Mound 72 from 1967-1971. He selected this mound for excavation because:
It was along a hypothetical "centerline" of Cahokia
. . . — — Map (db m144597) HM
On Ramey Street, 0.3 miles south of Collinsville Road, on the right when traveling south.
Before starting construction on the Interpretive Center in 1988, archaeologists excavated for two years in this area and discovered evidence of residential use, including over 80 houses and storage buildings, and several hundred storage and . . . — — Map (db m151121) HM
The Martin-Boismenue House is an excellent example of the architectural style known as French Creole. Few buildings of vertical timber construction remain, making the house one of the oldest structures of its kind in Illinois. It is believed that . . . — — Map (db m140474) HM
On Pennsylvania Avenue at Katherine Dunham Place, on the right when traveling east on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Here stood the home of Malbern Stephens, a decent man who fought corruption. He was elected mayor after the riot and oversaw reparations to the victims. — — Map (db m142346) HM
On Piggott Avenue at South 10th Street, on the right when traveling south on Piggott Avenue.
Hundreds crossed the Municipal Free Bridge over to St. Louis to escape the violence. White rioters attempted to block the entrance, killing some. — — Map (db m142231) HM
On South 10th Street at Trendley Avenue, on the left when traveling east on South 10th Street.
White rioters attempted to push their violence past 10th Street, but snipers were ready and fired shots. Rioters retreated, but there was still much damage. — — Map (db m142227) HM
On Dr. M R Lemons Boulevard at Bond Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Dr. M R Lemons Boulevard.
Dr. Leroy Bundy lived here. He was a community leader in 1917. He stood trial and was found guilty of causing the riot. He was sentenced to life in prison. He was later exonerated by the Illinois Supreme Court. — — Map (db m142225) HM
On North 9th Street just south of Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Marcus Garvey blamed the massacre on Mayor Fred Mollman, who lived at this site. The mayor was incompetent and was indicted for not doing his duty. — — Map (db m142460) HM
On East Broadway (Illinois Route 15) at North 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on East Broadway.
The Broadway "Opera House" was an empty theater on this site. It was rumored that many African Americans were burned to death inside. No remains were identified in the ashes. — — Map (db m142238) HM
On Collinsville Avenue at St. Louis Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Collinsville Avenue.
Here is where the white rioters assembled, listened to inflammatory speeches, and marched in military formation toward East Broadway. The first victim was harmed here. — — Map (db m142344) HM
On S Front St at Riverpark Drive, on the right when traveling north on S Front St.
On December 10, 1803 Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party camped at this place opposite St. Louis. The next morning, Clark left Lewis in St. Louis before heading upstream towards a winter campsite. They would spend five months in Illinois . . . — — Map (db m132646) HM
On West Trendley Avenue east of South Front Street, on the right when traveling west.
On June 7th, 2005, Gateway Center of Metropolitan St. Louis officially transferred the title of the Gateway Geyser and the 34.1 acres of grounds leading from the fountain to the Mississippi River to the Metro East Park and Recreation District . . . — — Map (db m132873) HM
On West Trendley Avenue east of South Front Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Mississippi River Overlook was completed in the spring of 2009 thanks to the support of the Gateway Center of Metropolitan St. Louis, which raised $4.2 million to fully fund its development. It was designed to anchor the western edge of the . . . — — Map (db m132874) HM
On Nectar Avenue at North 14th Street, on the left when traveling east on Nectar Avenue.
A dozen houses were destroyed here. It was two miles from the massacre's core and is the farthest point north that the violence spread. — — Map (db m142518) HM
On North 18th Street at Parsons Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North 18th Street.
Several homes were burned here, but fatalities were few. Many African Americans were alerted to the trouble by this time and fled the neighborhood. — — Map (db m142520) HM
On North 3rd Street at Missouri Avenue, on the left when traveling west on North 3rd Street.
Near this site was the City Hall, police department and fire station. On the night of the massacre, more than 1,000 people sought safety in the municipal buildings. — — Map (db m142338) HM
On North 4th Street just north of East Broadway (Illinois Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Narsis Gurlie lived near this spot. She stayed in her burning home until it collapsed. Severely burned, she and others fled. She was allowed to escape, but she lost everything. — — Map (db m142320) HM
On North 9th Street at St. Clair Avenue (Illinois Route 3), on the right when traveling east on North 9th Street.
On May 28, 1917, whites set fires and accosted African Americans around St. Clair Avenue. Authorities dispersed the rioters, but the troubles were not over. — — Map (db m142936) HM
On North 13th Street at Gross Avenue, on the right when traveling east on North 13th Street.
Around 11 p.m. on July 2, rioters set fire to the neighborhood here in an attempt to spread the violence to the north. Major military reinforcements did not arrive until after midnight. — — Map (db m142464) HM
On East Broadway (Illinois Route 15) at Barack Obama Avenue, on the right when traveling south on East Broadway.
A streetcar was stopped near this spot. White rioters pulled African American passengers off and attacked them while soldiers stood and watched. — — Map (db m142319) HM
On Barack Obama Avenue at Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Barack Obama Avenue.
Here stood the residence of Scott and Iva Clark. Rioters burned their home, and a mob attacked them. A soldier did not protect them. Mr. Clark died. — — Map (db m142317) HM
On South 5th Street at Railroad Avenue when traveling north on South 5th Street.
The most severe property damage happened here. Houses and rail cars on the adjacent tracks were destroyed by the rioters. Very little remained standing in this area. — — Map (db m142286) HM
On Railroad Avenue, 0.1 miles east of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Over 100 African Americans barricaded in two homes here. They provided armed resistance to the white attackers. Soldiers brokered a cease fire and escorted them to St. Louis. — — Map (db m142285) HM
On South 8th Street at James R Thompson Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on South 8th Street.
White rioters burned homes, armed men stood along the railroad tracks near here and gunned-down African Americans fleeing their burning homes. — — Map (db m142282) HM
On North 8th Street (Illinois Route 15) at East Broadway (Illinois Route 15), on the right when traveling west on North 8th Street.
Otto Nelson lived here, the only African American detective on the police force. His home was destroyed and he fled to St. Louis. — — Map (db m142239) HM
On West Trendley Avenue west of South Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
One of the tallest fountains in the world, the Gateway Geyser began operating on May 27, 1995, helping to fulfill Malcolm W. Martin's vision of creating a landmark in East St. Louis that would complement the Gateway Arch. The Gateway Geyser was . . . — — Map (db m132872) HM
On North 25th Street at Argonne Drive, on the right when traveling east on North 25th Street.
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Spanish American War
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Revolutionary War
1776-1784
Civil War
1861-1865
Grand Army of the Republic
One Country and One Flag . . . — — Map (db m216828) WM
On South Front Street at Riverpark Drive, on the right when traveling north on South Front Street.
York, as Clark's Body Slave, was an active voting member of the expedition. Described as big, very dark, strong, agile, athletic, and playful. York was known as "Big Medison" to Native Americans. From near this site he often paddled Lewis and Clark . . . — — Map (db m132875) HM
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