On St. Louis Avenue east of North 25th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1890 by Charles S Brown. Charles was one of the founders of the Hall & Brown Woodworking Machine Company which was located nearby at 1913 North Broadway. Charles, his wife, Sarah, and four children resided in the home until 1915. The 2nd . . . — — Map (db m219531) HM
On St. Louis Avenue west of North 25th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dr. George Washington Carver 🌱
Josephine Baker
Les Annees Jazz
Behind
the Scenes
or
Thirty Years a Slave
and Four Years in the
White House
Elizabeth Keckley
When you control a man's . . . — — Map (db m219532) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Brought to St. Louis in 1847 by her slave owners, Elizabeth Keckley honed her skills as a dressmaker and was able to buy her freedom in 1855. She moved to Washington D.C. in 1860, cultivated an elite clientele, and became the personal dressmaker and . . . — — Map (db m133114) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Filmmaker Henry Hampton was born in St. Louis, attended St. Louis University High School, and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 1961. Hampton founded Blackside, Inc. in Boston in 1968, which produced over 60 films and nurtured a . . . — — Map (db m133117) HM
On Bartmer Avenue west of Clara Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Beginnings
Prior to European settlement, what is recognized today as St. Louis was home to various Native American people: first a large Mississippian community numbering in the thousands, and later groups that moved in and out of the area . . . — — Map (db m169046) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Starting with their 1959 hit "Shout," the Isley Brothers appeared on the Billboard charts for an incredible seven consecutive decades. Their other hits include the 1962 classic "Twist & Shout," the 1969 Grammy-winner "It's Your Thing," and the 1957 . . . — — Map (db m133120) HM
On Cabanne Avenue west of Clara Avenue, in the median.
West Cabanne Place
The West End became notable for its striking architecture. The first street developed was West Cabanne Place, carved from the family farm owned by Francis Cabanne and his nephew, Dr. James Sheppard Cabanne. George . . . — — Map (db m164640) HM
Near Delmar Boulevard near DeBaliviere Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Ruth C. Porter Mall commemorates the life and legacy of Ruth C. Porter, a tireless activist who left an indelible mark on St. Louis and her home, the West End neighborhood.
At great personal sacrifice, she dedicated her life to eradicating . . . — — Map (db m141906) HM
Near Grant Road, 0.4 miles north of Gravois Road (State Highway 30), on the right when traveling north.
(left panel)
A Community within a Community
Surrounding this slave plantation in the 1850s were other large properties that were also dependent on slave labor. Interwoven with these were smaller tracts of land where family . . . — — Map (db m124987) HM
Near Grant Road, 0.4 miles north of Gravois Road (State Highway 30), on the right when traveling north.
In 1843, Ulysses S. Grant first visited White Haven as a young second lieutenant. In the decades after that first visit, Grant, White Haven, and the country underwent vast changes in response to the turbulent issues that divided the nation. . . . — — Map (db m124989) HM
Near Grant Road, 0.3 miles north of Gravois Road (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
Changes at White Haven (left panel)
The end of the war brought many changes to the White Haven estate. The previously enslaved African Americans were free and appear to have left the area. Labor was now provided by German and French . . . — — Map (db m122399) HM
Near Grant Road, 0.4 miles north of Gravois Road (Missouri Route 30), on the right when traveling north.
(left panel)
Outbuildings
Operating an 850-acre slave plantation required numerous outbuildings. Col. Frederick Dent's enslaved African-Americans labored in these outbuildings and kept the farm self-sufficient prior to the Civil . . . — — Map (db m124991) HM
Contrast this simple bead-board door to the finer paneled ones throughout the rest of the house. Its crude appearance suggests only slaves used this door to enter and exit the home.One method employed to control slaves was to restrict their . . . — — Map (db m124997) HM
White Haven was the name given to both the house and the estate. Typical of many large plantations, other houses on the property were built and occupied by family members and slaves. White residents gave their houses special names. The slaves, . . . — — Map (db m124999) HM
Near Grant Road, 0.3 miles north of Gravois Road (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north.
Working Plantation (left panel)
White Haven was typical of slave plantations in the area during the mid-1800s. As times changed, so did the operation of the farm in terms of labor, equipment and methods. Prior to the Civil War, . . . — — Map (db m122400) HM
On North Hanley Road at Bonhomme Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Hanley Road.
Between the 1880s and 1960s, Clayton was home to a substantial and thriving Black community despite persistent discrimination, limited economic opportunity, and political influence.
These early Black Clayton residents were homeowners and renters, . . . — — Map (db m236900) HM
On Bonhomme Avenue just west of South Hanley Road, on the left when traveling west.
On this site stood Attucks School, the School District of Clayton's second school to serve African American children. Named for Crispus Attucks, the first casualty of the Boston Massacre of 1770, the school educated students from kindergarten . . . — — Map (db m244725) HM
Near Westmoreland Avenue, 0.1 miles east of North Hanley Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Hanley House outbuilding includes the Kitchen and Hired Man's Room. The structure dates to 1855 and is original to the site. The kitchen once served as the slave quarter for the farmstead. After the death of her father, James Walton, Cyrene C. . . . — — Map (db m145186) HM
Father Dickson Cemetery was founded in 1903. The cemetery is named for Moses Dickson, a prominent African American abolitionist who passed away in 1901 and was re-interred here. This was one of the first public cemeteries in St. Louis available to . . . — — Map (db m163583) HM
On Grant's Trail just west of Sappington Road, on the right when traveling west.
Sappington House
The Sappington House is the historic home of Thomas Sappington. Thomas was one of the seventeen children of John and Jemima Sappington, early pioneers of the area. John and Jemima Sappington moved to this area in 1804 . . . — — Map (db m140976) HM
On Sappington Road at Elmont Lane, on the right when traveling south on Sappington Road.
Father Dickson Cemetery is an African American historic burial ground. Interred are veterans from the Civil War, Spanish American War, WWI, WWII, and the Korean Conflict, as well as notable civil rights advocates, local, state and national . . . — — Map (db m169306) HM
Near Sappington Road at Elmont Lane, on the right when traveling south.
To the sacred memory of
Rev. Sir Moses Dickson
I.C.G.M.
Founder of the
International
Order of Twelve.
Born April 5, 1824
Died November 28, 1901
To the memory of
Mother Mary E. Dickson
Wife of the founder
Born August . . . — — Map (db m169305) HM
On Saint Francois Street east of Saint Jean Street, on the right when traveling east.
US Air Force veteran, columnist, professor, author, visionary & community leader for social justice. Graduate of the University of Nebraska, Southern Illinois & St. Louis Universities. Cofounded North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony & . . . — — Map (db m232218) HM
Here are buried early settlers, founders of the Church Des Peres, who came to St. Louis from the eastern states - Kentucky, Tennessee, the Virginias, Carolinas & New England ca. 1815
Slave Burials
In the southeast corner of the cemetery . . . — — Map (db m187516) HM
Civil rights pioneer. Courageous wife of Dred Scott, mother to Eliza and Lizze and co-petitioner with Dred for their family's freedom in St. Louis, Mo. Their cases were combined and resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court Dred Scott Decision, March 6, . . . — — Map (db m192125) HM
On Old Big Bend Road east of South Ballas Road, on the right when traveling east.
Established in 1866 as a free place of burial for persons of African Descent residing within five miles. Quinette Cemetery is thought to be the oldest remaining cemetery for African Americans in St. Louis County, more than 100 individuals are buried . . . — — Map (db m156127) HM
On Old Big Bend Road east of South Ballas Road, on the right when traveling east.
History of the Site
Quinette Cemetery is believed to be the oldest African American burial ground west of the Mississippi and the final resting place of between 100-200 people.
Oral histories indicate the property was originally . . . — — Map (db m156120) HM
A memorial to those,
known and unknown, who
served our country and
are laid to rest here:
Washington Green, colored cook
7th Infantry Regiment, Company A
Born 1818
Arthur Mason, Private 1st Class
442nd Regiment
1881 - . . . — — Map (db m156135) WM
On Mississippi River Greenway, on the right when traveling east.
The Might in the Middle
Welcome to Jefferson Barracks, a now decommissioned military post that has influenced almost two centuries of American history. Established in 1826 at the cost of a $5 gold piece, Jefferson Barracks began as a . . . — — Map (db m151570) HM
On Vincent Avenue at South Broadway Street (State Road 231), on the right when traveling west on Vincent Avenue.
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
On Bundy Drive at First Drive South, on the left when traveling south on Bundy Drive.
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
On Lackland Road just south of Sims Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Laclede Station Road at Bennett Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Laclede Station Road.
Arthur Ashe lived at 1221 Laclede Station Road in 1961-62 as the guest of owner Richard A. Hudlin. This side yard tennis court is where Mr. Hudlin helped Arthur improve his game.
This memorial recognizes two African-American men . . . — — Map (db m145182) HM
On Laclede Station Road at Thomas Street, on the right when traveling south on Laclede Station Road.
By the late 1800s, many local large landowners began subdividing their property for residential developments. Property formerly part of the Charles and Mary Rannells Home Farm was purchased by Evens Howard Firebrick Company along with adjacent . . . — — Map (db m145185) HM
Near Rott Road east of South Geyer Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Space Between Scott and Plessy, 2013
cast bronze, wood, mixed media
dimensions variable
Laumeier Sculpture Park Commission with funds from The Mark Twain Laumeier Endowment Fund and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the . . . — — Map (db m219106) HM
Near Rott Road east of South Geyer Road, on the right when traveling east.
Voltaire's Candide leaves the reader with the sage advice to "tend your garden." When African-American artist Pearl Fryar began his remarkable topiary garden in Bishopville, South Carolina, he was not thinking about sculpture, but about winning . . . — — Map (db m219104) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Westgate Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Born Albert Nelson, he was a farm laborer who became a premier blues guitarist. Self-taught, first on a one-string "Diddley-Bow" and then on a guitar he made from a cigar box, King played left-handed and upside down. In 1956 he moved to Lovejoy, . . . — — Map (db m124688) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Kingsland Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Born Archibald Lee Wright, Hall of Fame Boxer Archie Moore was raised in St. Louis. Moore began his professional career fighting locally in 1936, but his impressive record and imposing knockout style caused champions to avoid him. Moore finally got . . . — — Map (db m124612) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Westgate Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Robert Gibson, once a Harlem Globetrotter, pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1959 until he retired in 1975. Known for his fastball, he struck out 3,117 batters. In his 1968 MVP season, Bob Gibson pitched 28 complete games and 13 shutouts . . . — — Map (db m124693) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Often called the greatest front-office strategist in baseball history, Branch Rickey came to the Cardinals in 1917 and turned a losing team into a powerhouse. Believing that "luck is the residue of design," he developed the modern farm system that . . . — — Map (db m124532) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Melville Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Hailed as "The Father of Rock & Roll," Chuck Berry's signature guitar work, poetic songwriting, and inspired showmanship have influenced every Rock & Roll musician to follow him. Beginning with "Maybellene" in 1955, he recorded a series of hits that . . . — — Map (db m124673) HM
On Delmar Boulevard at Melville Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Delmar Boulevard.
International Legend with Local Roots
Charles Edward Anderson (Chuck) Berry was born October 18, 1926 to Henry and Martha Berry in St. Louis, Missouri. He first took to the stage in 1941 during a school program at Sumner High School where . . . — — Map (db m167287) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right.
Born in St. Louis, Clark Terry made his first trumpet out of garden hose, attended Vashon High School, and played in local clubs before joining a Navy Band during World War II. His years with County Basie and Duke Ellington in the late 1940s and . . . — — Map (db m124516) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Limit Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Major League Baseball was closed to Blacks until 1947, relegating some of the game's best players to the Negro Leagues. One of them was James Thomas Bell, who joined the St. Louis Stars in 1922. Nicknamed Cool Papa for his composure, Bell played and . . . — — Map (db m124717) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Melville Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Born in St. Louis, Dick Gregory grew up at 1803 N. Taylor Ave. shining shoes to help feed his family. At Sumner High School, he led a march against conditions at segregated schools and set a state record in track. As a star comedian in the early . . . — — Map (db m124777) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Remembered for the infamous 1857 decision that denied them their freedom, Dred and Harriet Scott spent much of their adult lives enslaved in St. Louis. In the 1830s, Dred Scott's slave owner took him to the free State of Illinois and then to federal . . . — — Map (db m124538) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Kingsland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Fontella Bass, daughter of Gospel great Martha Bass, was born and raised in St. Louis. She played piano and sang with R&B stars Little Milton and Oliver Sain, and launched her solo career in 1965 with the electrifying "Rescue Me," a #1 R&B and #4 . . . — — Map (db m125035) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Limit Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
An inspiring educator, Gerald Early was appointed the Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters in English and served as Director of Washington University's Center for the Humanities, the American Culture Studies Program, and the African and African . . . — — Map (db m124715) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Westgate Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Grace Ann Bumbry grew up at 1703 Goode Ave. in St. Louis. She joined the Union Memorial Methodist Church's choir at eleven, and sang at Sumner High School. She was a 1954 winner on the "Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts." After her concert debut in . . . — — Map (db m124757) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right.
The only boxer to hold world titles in three weight classes simultaneously, Henry Armstrong moved to St. Louis as a young boy and he was an honor student at Vashon High School. Known as "Perpetual Motion," he dominated feather, welter and . . . — — Map (db m124637) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
A great Blues guitarist and pianist, Henry Townsend grew up near Cairo, Illinois. After moving to St. Louis, he made his first record in 1929. During the 1930s, he played with many of the early Blues giants, including Walter Davis, Roosevelt Sykes . . . — — Map (db m124662) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Ike Turner played a profound role in shaping American music. His band's 1951 single "Rocket 88" is often regarded as the first Rock & Roll records. As a talent scout and A&R man, he discovered or recorded many Blues legends, including Elmore James, . . . — — Map (db m124541) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Kingsland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The greatest female athelete of the 20th century, Jackie Joyner-Kersee grew up in East St. Louis and was a two-sport all-American at Lincoln High. She won six Olympic medals, including two golds and a silver in the grueling heptathlon. Battling . . . — — Map (db m124553) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Self-taught pianist Johnnie Johnson settled in St. Louis in 1952 and formed the Sir John Trio. He asked Chuck Berry to sit in that New Year's Eve, and a magical, half-century collaboration was born. Johnson provided the driving undercurrent on many . . . — — Map (db m124635) HM
On Delmar Boulevard at Westgate Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Delmar Boulevard.
As a child in St. Louis, Josephine Baker rummaged for coal behind Union Station and for food behind Soulard Market. At age 13, she waitressed at the Chauffeurs' Club on Pine Street and danced with a minstrel band. In 1925 she went to Paris with the . . . — — Map (db m124765) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Westgate Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
While studying anthropology at the University of Chicago, Katherine Dunham was also active as a dancer. Field trips to the West Indies allowed her to study native dances and folklore, which she incorporated into her work to form an exotic and unique . . . — — Map (db m124768) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Melville Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The greatest base stealer of his era, St. Louis Cardinal Louis Clark Brock was only the 14th player to have 3,000 hits. After three seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Brock joined the Cardinals in 1964 and fueled their World Series victory. During his . . . — — Map (db m192188) HM
On Delmar Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters was born in St. Louis and graduated from Vashon High School before moving to Los Angeles. Waters served in the California State Assembly from 1976-1990, where she led the effort to divest state pension funds from . . . — — Map (db m220581) HM
On Delmar Boulevard at Westgate Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Delmar Boulevard.
Maya Angelou, born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, was raised in segregated rural Arkansas. Her bestselling account of that upbringing, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," won critical acclaim in 1970. A leading literary voice of the . . . — — Map (db m124764) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Limit Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The year after his birth in Alton, Illinois, Miles Davis moved to East St. Louis. He played trumpet in the jazz band at Lincoln High School and was a member of Eddie Randle's Blues Devils (a.k.a. the Rhumboogie Orchestra). By 1948 he led his own bop . . . — — Map (db m124705) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Melville Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Born Cornell Haynes, Jr., Nelly formed the St. Lunatics in 1993 with friends from University City High. His 2000 solo debut "Country Grammar" topped the billboard charts, sold over 9 million copies and put St. Louis Hip-Hop in the national . . . — — Map (db m124668) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Kingsland Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The greatest defensive shortstop of all time, Osborne Earl "Ozzie" Smith anchored the thrilling "Runnin' Redbirds" teams that appeared in three World Series, winning in 1982. A spectacularly acrobatic yet rock-steady fielder, "The Wizard's" . . . — — Map (db m124609) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Westgate Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Redd Foxx starred in "Sanford and Son," one of television's most popular comedy series in the 1970s. Born John Elroy Sanford in St. Louis, he left home at age 16 to join a New York street band. Called red for his complexion, he adopted a baseball . . . — — Map (db m124762) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Kingsland Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
An actor who defied racial stereotypes, Robert Guillaume grew up in Downtown St. Louis and studied music at Washington University. After building a successful stage and career, in 1977 he assumed his trademark role as Benson. Guillaume insisted that . . . — — Map (db m124623) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Limit Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Baritone Robert McFerrin moved to St. Louis in 1936 and began classical voice training at Sumner High. He sang on Broadway and with the National Negro Opera Company, and in 1955 became the Metropolitan Opera's first African-American male soloist. . . . — — Map (db m124710) HM
On Delmar Boulevard at Melville Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Delmar Boulevard.
In the 1880s & 90s, as Ragtime music evolved from the African rhythms of its creators' heritage, its greatest composer, Scott Joplin, was often in St. Louis, playing piano in the bawdy houses and saloons of Market and Chestnut Streets. He moved to . . . — — Map (db m124667) HM
On Ackert Walkway, 0.1 miles north of Delmar Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
People on the Move
Where you are now on the Ackert Walkway was once a streetcar line that ran all the way to Ferguson and Kirkwood. For many years, streetcars were an affordable way to help people move throughout the region to work, learn, . . . — — Map (db m219038) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Westgate Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Her powerful voice and the raw intensity of her stage shows brought Tina Turner Rhythm & Blues fame in the 1960s. Born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, she moved to St. Louis at age 16. She was a student at Sumner High School when she joined . . . — — Map (db m124686) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Limit Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
A native St. Louisan, William L. Clay graduated from St. Louis University in 1953 before serving in the Army. After his election in 1959 as a St. Louis alderman, Clay became Missouri's first African-American Congressman in 1968. During his 32 years . . . — — Map (db m124718) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Westgate Avenue, on the right.
The music we now call Gospel was thought too worldly in 1917 when Willie Mae Ford moved to St. Louis, but she was to change that. Rather than deny the power of the Blues, she enfolded it in her religious convictions to form a joyous new message of . . . — — Map (db m124946) HM
Near Lucas and Hunt Road (Missouri Route U) at St. Louis Avenue.
"Cool Papa" a loyal gentleman with
dignity, humility & generosity
Dearly loved & respected
Scholar & philosopher of baseball
1974 National Baseball Hall of Fame
Professional baseball career
1922-1950 in the Negro Major League . . . — — Map (db m217339) HM
Near Lucas and Hunt Road (State Highway U) at St. Louis Avenue.
A Lincoln University graduate who in 1935 brought a lawsuit against the segregation policies of the University of Missouri. The case was ultimately judged by the United States Supreme Court, who in 1938 ruled that since the State of Missouri did not . . . — — Map (db m191839) HM
After the previous school building burned to the ground in 1892 the Webster Groves School Board built a new two-room frame schoolhouse on Holland Avenue near the ravine. John A. Agee became the first principal and teacher and Lulu Farmer was . . . — — Map (db m191862) HM
1866 - First Baptist. The year after the Civil War ended, 19 African American residents of Webster Groves organized First Baptist Church of Webster Groves. In May of 1866 the land for First Baptist was purchased from William Porter. In November . . . — — Map (db m191871) HM
Near East Waymire Avenue north of East Thornton Avenue.
Community Identity
The first African-American people came to the area of North Webster in the early 1800s as enslaved people farming the woodlands. Many freed African-American people stayed in North Webster after slavery was abolished, and . . . — — Map (db m218209) HM
On Strecker Road at Church Road, on the right when traveling west on Strecker Road.
This predominantly African-American community, whose history is linked to that of the Union Baptist Church and the families of former slaves, was settled c. 1879, but its future inhabitants had a much longer history in the area. In 1797, Daniel . . . — — Map (db m241112) HM
On West 76 Country Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Lane, on the left when traveling west.
The WCTC-6 amphibious trailer, affectionately known as the "duckling" was made for use with the Landing Vehicle Tracked (LVT) and the Amphibious truck. It has a 4.5 ton capacity with its 245 cu ft. cargo box.
Approximately 212 of these . . . — — Map (db m209917) HM
Near Depot Street at 1st Street (State Highway D), on the left when traveling west.
1799
The Village of La Charrette
Long before Europeans settled in this area, Native American tribes including the Missouria, Osage, Sac and Fox used this land as their home or hunting grounds. The French, followed by the Spanish, were . . . — — Map (db m169262) HM
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