Eugene Field House, St. Louis

Name: Eugene Field House
Address: 634 S Broadway, St. Louis, 63102-1613, United States
Telephone: +1 314-421-4689

#46 among attractions in St. Louis

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The Eugene Field House is a historic house museum in St. Louis, Missouri. Built in 1845, it was the home of Roswell Field, an attorney for Dred Scott in the landmark Dred Scott v. Sandford court case. Field's son, Eugene Field, was raised there and became a noted writer of children's stories. A National Historic Landmark, it is now a museum known as the Field House Museum. ()

Built: 1845 (179 years ago)Coordinates: 38°37'12"N, 90°11'31"W

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634 S BroadwayDowntown St. LouisSt. Louis 63102-1613 United States

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+1 314-421-4689

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Eugene Field House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gateway Arch, Museum of Westward Expansion, Soulard Farmers Market, Old Courthouse.

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Memorial, Monuments and statues, Observation decks and towers
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Memorial park with an iconic landmark
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Eugene Field House open?

Eugene Field House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Eugene Field House?

Nearby attractions include St. Mary of Victories Church, St. Louis (5 min walk), Busch Stadium, St. Louis (5 min walk), St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum, St. Louis (10 min walk), Old Cathedral, St. Louis (10 min walk).

How to get to Eugene Field House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eugene Field House:

Light rail

Stadium • Lines: Blue, Red (8 min walk)
8th & Pine • Lines: Blue, Red (14 min walk)

Bus

A • Lines: 30 (17 min walk)
C • Lines: 40 (17 min walk)

Train

Saint Louis (18 min walk)