Alton Museum Of History And Art
Visitors to the Museum may park on the SIU Campus parking lot, on Seminary Road, behind the Museum. The Museum has public facilities. EXHIBITS INCLUDE: Robert Pershing Wadlow Room; the video ?Life of Robert?; Piasa Bird; ... museumsusa.org
Alton Area Historical Society
Alton Area Historical Society is now closed. It has merged with the Alton Museum of History & Art, Inc. The Society no longer exists. museumsusa.org
In Remembrance - Wood River Massacre - July 10, 1814
In remembrance of the pioneer days of this area and to the memory of the victims of the Wood River Massacre who were killed by Indians near this site on July 10, 1814 - Rachel Reagan, Elizabeth 7, Timothy 3 wife and children of... hmdb.org
Lewis And Clark Expedition
Near here at Camp Dubois, the Lewis and Clark Detachment spent the winter of 1803. They left on May 14, 1804, ascending the Missouri River to its source. Crossed the Great Divide reaching the Pacific on November 7, 1805. They r... hmdb.org
The Journey Begins Here
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark of the Corps of Discovery stayed at Camp River Dubois during the winter of 1803 1804, on their journey to find an all-water-route to the Pacific Ocean. For five months, the Corps stayed near t... hmdb.org
Veterans Memorial
Plaque 1. This memorial is erected to commemorate the patriotism and devotion of our citizens who answered our country's call and served in the World War. Plaque 2. Let us have faith in that right makes might, and in that faith... hmdb.org
Auguste Chouteau
Born September 26, 1740 Died February 24, 1829 Founder of St. Louis hmdb.org
Dred Scott
[Front] Freed from slavery by his friend Taylor Blow. [Back] Subject of the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in 1857 which denied citizenship to the Negro, voided the Missouri Compromise Act, became one of the... hmdb.org
Father Thomas Ambrose Butler
Born in Dublin, Irl'd Mar. 21, 1837 Died Sept. 6, 1897 R.I.P. First Pastor of St. Cronan's Church Priest & Poet Ordained in Maynooth Mar. 17, 1864 hmdb.org
Founders Of Saint Louis, Missouri
Buried here are the remains of many men and women who were founders, on 14 February 1764, of the city of St. Louis, including Nicolas Beaugeneau ? Jean-Baptiste Bequette (blacksmith) ? Jean-Baptiest Bequette (miller) ? Margaret... hmdb.org
Harriet Scott
American Patriot Wife of Dred Scott Mother of Eliza and Lizzy Co-Plaintiff in the historic Dred Scott Case Your plea for equality was raised in obscurity, but in time it became the rallying cry of a people determined to abolish... hmdb.org
Rev. A. [Aloys] V. Garthoeffner
First Superintendent of Catholic Schools of St. Louis He helped children to know and love their God hmdb.org
Rev. Ambrose J. Heim
[Front] Died Jan. 3, 1854 Aged 47 years The Priest of the Poor [Back] Spiritual Director of the first conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Founded in North America at St. Louis, Mo. Nov. 14, 1845 A tribute to his memo... hmdb.org
Rev. Constantine P. Smith
Native of Cavan, Ireland Born June 2, 1838 Ordained June 29, 1862 Died February 5, 1898 Founder and first pastor of Saint Agnes Church R.I.P. hmdb.org
Rev. James J. Toomey
Born May 8, 1852 in Bruff, Co. Limerick, Ireland Ordained at Montreal, Canada Dec. 18, 1891 Died Pastor of Farmington, Mo. Apr. 21, 1906 Burial services at St. Bridget's Church, City Asst. Priest St. Patrick's Church St. Louis ... hmdb.org
Rev. John C. Granville
Born Dec. 2, 1868 Ordained Dec. 17, 1892 Died Oct. 26 1911 R.I.P. Chaplain of the 14th U.S. Cavalry Founder of the Church of the Nativity 1904 - 1911 hmdb.org
William Clark Monument
Born in Virginia August 1, 1770, Entered into Life Eternal September 1, 1838 Soldier, Explorer, Statesman and Patriot. His life is written in the history of this country. hmdb.org
Elijah Parish Lovejoy Grave Site
Social Reformer. Born in Albion, Maine, he was graduated from Waterville College at the top of his class in 1826 and then settled in St. Louis, Missouri, where he established a private secondary school which he ran until ... findagrave.com