National Register of Historic Places

Bennett Avenue Historic District

Richmond Heights, St. Louis County, Missouri
Listed
March 20, 2008
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
08000228

Location

7901-8027 Bennett Ave. & 1221-1282 Laclede Station Rd.
Richmond Heights, St. Louis County, Missouri
38.63045, -90.33495

Significance

Bennett Avenue Historic District is a historic district in Richmond Heights, St. Louis County, Missouri. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 2008, under reference number 08000228. It is recognized for its significance in Black.

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Hampton Park
Listed
0.4 mi
Moorlands Addition Apartment District
Listed
0.7 mi
Rannells, Charles S. and Mary Warder, House
Industrial
0.8 mi
Bassett, Dr. Samuel A., Office and Residence
Industrial
0.9 mi
Carrswold Historic District
Industrial
1.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Action at St. Louis (Spanish Fort San Carlos)
1780Revolutionary War
7.3 mi
Capture of Cahokia (Illinois 1778)
1778Revolutionary War
8.4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Bennett Avenue Historic District listed on the National Register?

Bennett Avenue Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Bennett Avenue Historic District?

Bennett Avenue Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bennett Avenue Historic District?

The period of significance for Bennett Avenue Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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