Compton Heights, St. Louis

#122 among attractions in St. Louis

Neighbourhood

Map

Facts and practical information

The Compton Heights historic neighborhood, located near the south side of St. Louis, Missouri in the shadow of the great water tower of Reservoir Park is one of the earliest planned residential developments of the American nineteenth century. Laid out in 1889 in accordance with a plan that viewed nature as a neighbor and not as an enemy to be subjugated by some rectilinear grid, its wide setbacks and curving streets create remarkable vistas, which are punctuated by more than 200 homes of extraordinary and varied interest. The entire neighborhood is a national historic district. ()

Coordinates: 38°36'42"N, 90°14'4"W

Address

Compton Heights Historic DistrictSt. Louis United States

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

St. Louis

Day trips

Compton Heights – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tower Grove Park, Compton Hill Reservoir Park, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Aboussie Park.

1.2 miW
Serene green spot with historic features
Tower Grove Park, St. Louis
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis, Tower Grove Park is a verdant oasis renowned for its scenic landscapes, historic pavilions, and community-focused atmosphere. Spanning 289 acres, this municipal park, established in 1868, serves as a treasured urban retreat for both...
~1330 ftNW
Park, Lake
Compton Hill Reservoir Park, St. Louis
7 min walk • Compton Hill Reservoir Park is a 36-acre public park located in the Compton Heights neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Located on one of the highest elevations within the city, the park surrounds a 28-million-US-gallon reservoir used to provide water for many of the city's residents.
1.6 miSE
Nightlife, Brewery, Building
Anheuser-Busch Brewery, St. Louis
40 min walk • Anheuser-Busch Brewery is a brewery complex in St. Louis, Missouri. The brewery, opened in 1852 by German immigrant Adolphus Busch, is designated as a National Historic Landmark District. Free public tours of the brewery are given.
1.3 miSE
Park
Aboussie Park, St. Louis
34 min walk • Aboussie Park is a municipal park in St. Louis. It is the city's smallest park, with less than 1-acre.
0.7 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Francis de Sales Oratory, St. Louis
18 min walk • St. Francis de Sales Church is a Roman Catholic Oratory located in south St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It is the second largest church in the Archdiocese of St. Louis after the cathedral-basilica. The church is popularly known as the "Cathedral of South St. Louis". The historic main church was designed in the neo-Gothic style.
0.6 miSW
38°36'20"N • 90°14'29"W
Messiah Lutheran Church, St. Louis
15 min walk • Church
1.4 miNW
Memorial
Transgender Memorial Garden, St. Louis
35 min walk • The Transgender Memorial Garden is a memorial to transgender people killed by anti-LGBTQ violence. It is located at 2800 Wyoming Street in the Benton Park West neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri.
1.5 miSE
Museum
Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center, St. Louis
39 min walk • The Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center, also known as "The Lemp," is a non-profit performance space, art gallery, and community center located in the historic Benton Park neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri.
1.6 miNW
Neighbourhood
Forest Park Southeast, St. Louis
42 min walk • Forest Park Southeast is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. It is bordered by Interstate 64 to the north, Vandeventer Avenue to the east, Interstate 44 to the south, and Kingshighway Boulevard and Forest Park to the west.
1.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Benton Park, St. Louis
31 min walk • Benton Park is a neighborhood in southside St. Louis, Missouri, just west of the Soulard neighborhood. The official boundaries of the area are Gravois Avenue on the north, Cherokee Street on the south, I-55 on the east, and Jefferson Avenue on the west.
0.8 miN
Skyscraper
Firmin Desloge Hospital, St. Louis
21 min walk • Firmin Desloge Hospital is a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, opened in 1932 by the Jesuits of Saint Louis University and the Sisters of Saint Mary. Named for the benefactor, Firmin V. Desloge, it was established to serve the poor and others in need.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Compton Heights?

Nearby attractions include Magic Chef Mansion, St. Louis (3 min walk), Compton Hill Reservoir Park, St. Louis (7 min walk), Tower Grove East, St. Louis (15 min walk), Messiah Lutheran Church, St. Louis (15 min walk).