Robert E Lee - St Louis, MO
N 38° 37.437 W 090° 11.038
15S E 745152 N 4278809
The famous General was also an engineer who helped manipulate the river for the city.
Waymark Code: WMBXW0
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2011
Views: 5
In Memory of Robert E. Lee
Engineer, St. Louis Harbor
1837-1841
His engineering genius was responsible for moving the Mississippi River Channel back to the St. Louis shore, preserving the city as a river port.
Erected by
the Missouri Committee
R. E. Lee Memorial Association
Mrs. William Armstrong, Mrs. Charles Fox, Mrs. Oscar Johnson Jr., Mrs. H. Norbert Kirchdorfer, Mrs. H. Terrance Kurrus, Mrs. W. Gillespie Moore, Mrs. Leighton Morrili
Director for Missouri, Mrs. Austine P. Leland
Treasurer for Missouri, Mrs. A. Long
May 17, 1977
Location: Riverfront Walkway
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Add another photo of the memorial. You and/or your GPS can be in the photo, but this isn't necessary.