St. Louis Street Historic District

What is St. Louis Street Historic District?

Of the 59 houses, 51 add to the historic character. Queen Anne houses are the most common, but you will also spot Italianate, Chateauesque and Classical Revival homes.

The two sides of the street differ. Houses on the south side sit on big lots with open, park-like space between them, while those on the north side stand closer together.

History of St. Louis Street Historic District

John Lusk built the first house here, a log cabin, in 1809. In the 1870s leading Edwardsville residents began putting up homes along the south side on generous plots. Judge Joseph Gillespie carved the north side into lots in 1883 and sold them, which is why the houses there are nearer to one another. The district joined the National Register on May 9, 1983.

Visiting St. Louis Street Historic District: tips

These are private homes, so enjoy them from the street and the public sidewalk and respect the owners' privacy.

The John Weir House, from 1836, is about 0.5 miles away, the Berleman House about 0.7 miles, and Narodni Sin, the old Czech hall, about 0.8 miles, so a short walking tour of old Edwardsville is easy.