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Revision as of 15:05, 22 June 2010
St. Louis Arsenal (1827-1904) - Established in 1827 in St. Louis, Missouri. Abandoned in 1904.
St. Louis Arsenal History
Established as a replacement for the 22 year old arsenal at Fort Belle Fontaine. The arsenal was constructed within sight of Jefferson Barracks with substantial stone buildings. The main arsenal building was 120' by 40' and three stories tall. The Arsenal was transferred to Jefferson Barracks in 1871 but the complex remained in government hands.
Current Status
Main structures still in use by the US Air Force National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
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Location: Southeast corner of Second and Arsenal Street across from Lyon Park, St. Louis, Missouri. Maps & Images Lat: 38.590619 Long: -90.208504 |
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- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 463
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