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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Festus

 
Clickable Map of Jefferson County, Missouri and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Jefferson County, MO (47) Franklin County, MO (140) St. Francois County, MO (21) St. Louis County, MO (667) Ste. Genevieve County, MO (21) Washington County, MO (11) Monroe County, IL (199)  JeffersonCounty(47) Jefferson County (47)  FranklinCounty(140) Franklin County (140)  St.FrancoisCounty(21) St. Francois County (21)  St.LouisCounty(667) St. Louis County (667)  Ste.GenevieveCounty(21) Ste. Genevieve County (21)  WashingtonCounty(11) Washington County (11)  MonroeCountyIllinois(199) Monroe County (199)
Hillsboro is the county seat for Jefferson County
Festus is in Jefferson County
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Washington County (11)  ►
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1 ► Missouri, Jefferson County, Festus — Austin-Pitcairn Roadside Park —
On Commercial Boulevard (U.S. 67) 0.1 miles north of Andy Habsieger Street, on the right when traveling south.
This park commentators those who pioneered the industries of this area and those who contributed in great measure to their development. Outstanding among these were Moses Austin of Missouri, who brought lead to the Mississippi River near here . . . — — Map (db m160751) HM
2 ► Missouri, Jefferson County, Festus — Douglass Cooperative High School — 1939-1955 —
On South 4th Street west of South Adams Street, on the right when traveling east.
This site was home of the Douglass Cooperative High School from 1939-1955, which is an important part of Festus history. Formed in 1939 under the leadership of Dr. Arthur Shropshire, Douglass School served as the only high school for black students . . . — — Map (db m248690) HM
3 ► Missouri, Jefferson County, Festus — In Memorian —
On American Legion Drive 0.1 miles north of Old State Highway CC, on the left when traveling north.
In Memoriam to those who gave the last full measure of devotion for the principals of justice, freedom and democracy in the great wars of our country — — Map (db m173121) WM
4 ► Missouri, Jefferson County, Festus — Jefferson Memorial Post 3777 —
On VFW Drive 1 mile St. Pius, on the right when traveling south.
This memorial dedicated July 4th. 1968 To the strengthening of our divinely inspired heritage, a true belief in God, and the perseverance of our beloved country to the glory of God and the salvation of mankind. And to the men who fought the . . . — — Map (db m173120) WM
5 ► Missouri, Jefferson County, Festus — U.S. Air Force F-84 Thunderstreak —
Near American Legion Drive 0.1 miles north of Old State Highway CC, on the left when traveling north.
U.S. Air Force F-84 Thunderstreak Flown By Major J Santschi, Festus, Mo. Dedicated to all the men and woman who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. — — Map (db m173159) WM
6 ► Missouri, Jefferson County, Festus — World War I Memorial —
On American Legion Drive 0.1 miles north of Old Missouri Highway CC, on the left when traveling north.
This tree planted in memory of our Boys who served God and Country in the World War 1917-1918 — — Map (db m172860) WM
 
 
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Nov. 10, 2026