In Memory of Robert E. Lee

Engineer, St. Louis Harbor

1837-1841

His engineering genius was responsible for moving the Mississippi River Channel back to the St. Louis shore, preserving the city as a river port.

Erected by

the Missouri Committee

R. E. Lee Memorial Association

Mrs. William Armstrong •

Mrs. Charles Fox •

Mrs. Oscar Johnson Jr. •

Mrs. H. Norbert Kirchdorfer •

Mrs. H. Terrance Kurrus •

Mrs. W. Gillespie Moore •

Mrs. Leighton Morrili

Director for Missouri •

Mrs. Austine P. Leland

Treasurer for Missouri •

Mrs. A. Long

May 17, 1977

Marker is on S. Leonor K Sullivan Blvd., on the right when traveling north.

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