Another Lost Cemetery Along Lemp Avenue
Awhile back we announced what we believed to be one of Cherokee Street’s Lost Cemeteries across the street from the Lemp's Grand Hall. ...
The Forgotten Shipwrecks of the St. Louis Riverfront
There are two shipwrecks along the St. Louis Riverfront. The first is the Mine Sweeper, U.S.S. Inaugural, which was swept away by the...
Why are Yucca Plants Found in Cemeteries?
The Yucca Plant is a spinney, cactus-like plant that is very hard to eradicate, and commonly found in older cemeteries. Referred to as...
The Ghost Town of Times Beach
If you’re from St. Louis, then you are most likely familiar with the town of Times Beach. Founded in 1925, Times Beach was a promotional...
The Ghost Town of Allenton, Missouri
Allenton founded in 1890, was a small railroad community located along the Old Route 66 Highway. Once a thriving community, Allenton...
The Forgotten Civil War Forts of St. Louis
When people think of Lemp, the images of ghosts and the thrill of exploring the Cherokee Cave usually comes to mind. Very few know of...