
Rau Garden - Blanchette Park - St. Charles, MO
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N 38° 47.896 W 090° 29.096
15S E 718416 N 4297395
Located inside Blanchette Park.
Waymark Code: WM16Z5J
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2022
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County of marker: St. Charles County
Location of marker: Randolph St., behind Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park, St. Charles
Marker Text:
WELCOME TO
Ben Rau Memorial Garden
GARDEN FACTS:
The Garden was established in the 1930's, and was originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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The Garden was officially renamed Ben Rau Memorial Garden in 1974 after his death. Rau volunteered his services to the St. Charles Parks and Recreation Board from 1940 to 1973, and owned and operated Parkview Gardens.
The Garden was renovated in 1987 with the current pavers, and in the 90's the rest of the Garden was transformed.
The Angel of Hope statue was added in the year 1998.
Dedicated in 1973