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Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site MO

Lat, Long: 38.55182374, -90.35169255

Designation: National Historic Site

Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the United States. He first met Julia Dent, his future wife, at her family home, named White Haven. From 1854 to 1859 the Dents, Grants and an enslaved African-American workforce lived on the property.

Weather:

St. Louis weather can be uncomfortable and occasionally severe, so please plan your visit accordingly. High heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, snow and ice, and extreme cold are all possible depending upon the season. For an update of inclement weather conditions which may affect your visit, call (314)842-1867 and follow the instructions to connect to the inclement weather report.

Directions:

Ulysses S. Grant is located in south St. Louis County on Grant Road, near Gravois Road to the south. Watson Road is to the north, I-270 is to the west, and Laclede Station Road is to the east.

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Address/Contact:

7400 Grant Road

St. Louis, US, 63123

Phone: 3148421867

Email: ulsg_interpretation@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

View of house with fence. Autumn colored leaves on treesview of house from side and back. The house has several additions. Stone summer kitchen on rightTo the left is the ice house and to right is chicken house.Saddles in tack roomboy looking at touchscreen in museumHistoric green house with snow on groundView of house from front with budding tree branch in foreground that is also covered in ice.