Monique W.
10/1/2025
While visiting St. Louis Missouri for the ACEC IT Forum Conference in September, I had a chance to visit some of the landmarks near the Hyatt Regency hotel. The Old Courthouse is one of the...
Old Courthouse
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11 N 4th St
Saint Louis, MO 63102
Step back in time at the Old Courthouse in St. Louis, MO. This historic landmark, constructed in 1839, stands as a testament to mid-19th century federal architecture. It played a pivotal role in two landmark cases that shaped American history.
Within these walls, witness where the enslaved Dred Scott fought for freedom in 1847, sparking a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Experience the echoes of St. Louis suffragette Virginia Minor's battle for women's voting rights in 1873. The Old Courthouse stands as a living monument to these significant civil rights struggles.
Today, the Old Courthouse offers visitors a glimpse into the past, where the corridors resonate with the voices of those who fought for justice. Explore the stories etched into the walls of this iconic building, where ordinary Americans left an extraordinary mark on the nation's history.
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Andrea U.
9/23/2025
It is s a Greek Revival building with an Italian Renaissance-style dome. The dome was completed in 1862, making it one of the first of its type. The courthouse is significant for 2 of the...
Jim H.
8/30/2025
We DID NOT get a chance to tour the old courthouse but have this on our "bucket list" for our next visit to St Louis. From the outside, this is a beautiful old courthouse located just west of the...
Joyce T.
2/24/2025
This court house was closed most the time when I was in St. Louis downtown. This review was for the outside and surrounding of the old courthouse. It's always a great spot for pictures taking...
michelle h.
7/5/2025
We thought the Old Courthouse was going to be a quick pit stop on our way to the Arch but we spent a lot more time here than we thought. We were told it had just reopened after a renovation and we...
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