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Old Courthouse

Historic and Protected Site and Monument

Downtown East, St Louis

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Old Courthouse

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Ranked #10 for monuments in St Louis
"Scene of the famous Dred Scott Case"(2 Tips)
"The Dredd Scott exhibit is by far the best."(2 Tips)
"The Slave Auction Re-Enactment is truly unbelievable."(2 Tips)
"Beautiful architecture"(2 Tips)

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Jake SmithApril 15, 2013
Standing on the steps, you can get a great photo of the Arch. You can even use the steps themselves to place your timer-set camera on. And who says history has no use?
Erik RowleyAugust 28, 2016
Beautiful architecture completed in 1864 and now part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. The Dred Scott Case was tried here, a monumental trial that escalated tensions over slavery.
C-SPANJune 25, 2014
The Dred Scott Decision is one event that hastened the start of the Civil War. To learn more about St. Louis and its historic background check out this C-SPAN video. Read more
Erik RowleyAugust 28, 2016
Beware of the creepy little door in the top stairwell...reminds me of that terrifying scene in the 6th Sense.
Vincent ChesneyDecember 10, 2022
Historic location in the heart of the city. Informative, friendly guides
Joseph B.April 29, 2015
A beautiful courthouse impressively framed by the Arch behind it. Learn your history by touring the inside.
Kelly BlickApril 20, 2017
Ask a park ranger for tips when visiting. Such a beautiful, historic building.
Chad HembreeJanuary 10, 2017
A beautifully preserved piece of architecture that now looks vastly out of place and time.
Erik RowleyAugust 28, 2016
I've never seen these banana peel warning signs anywhere else lol.
Rebecca SMarch 8, 2016
The Dredd Scott exhibit is by far the best.
Paula MadeiraAugust 24, 2018
It is nice and free, but there is not much to see. They have guided tours, might be more interesting than a self guided one.
Go! MagazineSeptember 19, 2014
The Go! List 2014: Best place for a history lesson Read more
Brea SimpsonSeptember 16, 2016
The exhibit on Dred and Harriet Scott is worth stopping in.
Jenna NorthJuly 11, 2012
Also part of the “Core Discovery”, the building is currently in a restoration process however is open to the public and worth a stop.
STLtodayAugust 6, 2011
On June 11, 1861, in the Planters House hotel, next to the (Old) Courthouse, Gov. Claiborne Fox Jackson pressed Union Capt. Nathaniel Lyon to disband his militia. Lyon's response: "This means war." Read more
Tim NorrisJune 11, 2013
Outstanding restoration and good presentation of Dred Scott history.
Shannon JeropkeDecember 10, 2019
The Dredd Scott case was originally heard here
Paul BrownJanuary 20, 2014
Great picture taking wight he arch if you work your angles right.
Dave HeckathornAugust 5, 2013
Take the steps all the way to the top. Really cool view
Jay EaglesonMay 5, 2015
Historic and right near the St. Louis Arch.
Aaron MoAugust 6, 2013
Been here 50+ times
A must see in downtown Saint Louis, and it's free.
Dee SchwerinJune 27, 2013
It is a beautiful building take the time to stop in b
USA TODAYNovember 22, 2010
At this courthouse, the slave Dred Scott filed his legal battle for freedom, and suffragist Virginia Minor brought her case for women's voting rights, too. Exhibits document both cases. Read more
Mvskoke3000July 9, 2015
Very nice historical landmark
Narda MckJune 4, 2015
The kids and I visited the old court house.
Venesha SasserJuly 8, 2012
LOVED it, beautiful && very informative
LuckyJanuary 15, 2011
The Slave Auction Re-Enactment is truly unbelievable.
LaTease RikardJuly 31, 2010
@the Old Courthouse. Scene of the famous Dred Scott Case

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