Old Courthouse

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Walk the halls where ordinary Americans made civil rights history. Built in 1839, the Old Courthouse is a prime example of mid-19th century federal architecture. But it is two landmark cases that secure its place in history. Beginning in 1847, the enslaved Dred Scott twice sued for his and his wife Harriet’s freedom. But, the U.S. Supreme Court decided against them, ruling that African-Americans were not citizens and had no right to sue. In 1873, St. Louis suffragette Virginia Minor and her husband filed a civil suit arguing for women’s right to vote. Although their suit was denied, they brought great attention to the fight for voting rights for all U.S. citizens.Walk the halls where ordinary Americans made civil rights history. Built in 1839, the Old Courthouse is a prime example of mid-19th century federal architecture. But it is two landmark cases that secure its place in history. Beginning in 1847, the enslaved Dred Scott twice sued for his and his wife Harriet’s freedom. But, the U.S. Supreme Court decided against them, ruling that African-Americans were not citizens and had no right to sue. In 1873, St. Louis suffragette Virginia Minor and her husband filed a civil suit arguing for women’s right to vote. Although their suit was denied, they brought great attention to the fight for voting rights for all U.S. citizens.

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Phone: (314) 655-1600

Phone: (432) 477-2251

Fax: (314) 655-1641

TollFree: (800) 305-7417

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Downtown East, Downtown St. Louis

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National Park Service-Arch & Old Courthouse

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Gateway Arch & Old Courthouse

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Historical Places, County & Parish Government, Historical Monuments, Museums, Parks, Places Of Interest, Tourist Information & Attractions

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Phone: (314) 655-1700

Address: 11 N 4th St, Saint Louis, MO 63102

Website: http://www.gatewayarch.com