Chopin, Kate, House - St. Louis, Missouri
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BruceS
N 38° 38.572 W 090° 14.924
15S E 739450 N 4280737
Last home of noted author Kate Chopin located in St. Louis central west-end.
Waymark Code: WMR2C
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 09/21/2006
Views: 6
Kate Chopin (February 8, 1851 – August 22, 1904) moved into this house in 1903, a year prior to her death. She was originally born and raised in St. Louis but moved to New Orleans when she married. She became a noted author of short stories and novels. Her most well known work "The Awakening" published in 1899.
Street address:
4232 McPherson Ave.
St. Louis, Missouri
County / Borough / Parish: St. Louis (Independent City)
Year listed: 1986
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Domestic
Current function: Domestic
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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