List of African-American historic places in Missouri facts for kids

This is a list of important places in Missouri that tell the story of African Americans. These places are recognized for their history by groups like the National Park Service. They help us remember and learn about the past.

Many of these places are officially recognized as important historical sites. Some are on the National Register of Historic Places. Others are National Historic Landmarks, which means they are very important to the history of the whole country. Some also have special signs called historical markers.

Boone County's Historic Places

The JW 'Blind' Boone house.

• Columbia is a city in Boone County. Here are some historic places:
  • Frederick Douglass High School was an important school for African American students.
  • John W. Boone House was the home of a famous African American musician, John William "Blind" Boone.
  • St. Paul AME Church is a historic church.
  • Second Baptist Church is another important historic church.
  • Second Christian Church also played a role in the community's history.

Cooper County's Historic Places

• Boonville is a city in Cooper County.
  • St. Matthew's Chapel AME Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church.
  • Sumner Public School was an important school for African American children.

Franklin County's Historic Places

• New Haven is a town in Franklin County.
  • AME Church of New Haven is a historic church in the community.
  • St. Charles African Church is another important historic church.

Jackson County's Historic Places

The Paseo YMCA

• Kansas City is a large city in Jackson County.
  • 18th and Vine Historic District is a famous area known for its jazz music and African American culture.
  • Attucks School was an important school for African American students.
  • Paseo YMCA was a key community center for African Americans.
  • Santa Fe Place Historic District is a historic neighborhood.
  • Negro Leagues Baseball Museum celebrates the history of African American baseball players.

Lewis County's Historic Places

• Canton is a town in Lewis County.
  • Lincoln School was a school for African American students.
• Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri.
  • Jefferson City Community Center served as a gathering place for the community.
  • Lincoln Univ. Hilltop Campus Historic District is the historic part of Lincoln University, a university founded by African American Civil War veterans.

Marion County's Historic Places

• Hannibal is a city in Marion County.
  • Eighth and Center Streets Baptist Church is a historic church in Hannibal.

Newton County's Historic Places

George Washington Carver

• Diamond is a town in Newton County.
  • George Washington Carver National Monument is a special park that honors the famous scientist and inventor, George Washington Carver. He was born near here.

City of St. Louis's Historic Places

• St. Louis is a major city in Missouri.
  • Charles Sumner High School was the first high school for African Americans west of the Mississippi River.
  • First African Baptist Church (St. Louis, Missouri) is a very old and important church.
  • Gateway Arch National Park includes areas important to the history of the city, including its role in the Underground Railroad.
  • Homer G. Phillips Hospital was a leading hospital for African Americans.
  • Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing marks a spot where an enslaved woman tried to escape to freedom.
  • Mutual Musicians' Foundation Building is a historic place for jazz musicians.
  • Negro Masonic Hall was a meeting place for African American Masonic groups.
  • Quinn Chapel AME Church is another historic African Methodist Episcopal church.
  • Scott Joplin House
    

    Scott Joplin House, 2658A Delmar Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri
    was the home of Scott Joplin, a famous ragtime musician.
  • Shelley House was involved in a very important fair housing court case.
  • Washington Park Cemetery is a historic cemetery.

Saline County's Historic Places

• Marshall is a city in Saline County.
  • Free Will Baptist Church of Pennytown is a historic church from a former African American community called Pennytown.