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Old Courthouse


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 107 attractions in Saint Louis
Traveler Description: This distinctive landmark offers free tours.
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Attraction type: Government building, Historic site, Landmark/point of interest, Other
Activities: Leisure education
Address: 11 North Fourth Street Saint Louis, MO 63102
Tel: 314-655-1700

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4 of 5 stars
zippy608   180 contributions
Wakefield, MA
Oct 20, 2009

When we were at the arch, one of the rangers suggested going to the old courthouse. I had no idea that this was the site of the famous Dred Scott case. As a matter of fact, I remembered the name, but since it had been so long since I was in school I didn't remember what the case was about.... more

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5 of 5 stars
hatlad   124 contributions
Sep 22, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The outside of the Old Courthouse is beautiful and great for photographs. But, definitely don't miss going inside. The museum displays on the ground floor and Dred Scott case movie are very educational and informative. The museum isn't just about the Dred Scott case(s) either, but rather about the Louisiana territory, Louisana Purchase, and settling and growing St Louis. NOT... more

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4 of 5 stars
baltoteach   73 contributions
Fort Worth, Texas
Jul 31, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I'm a history teacher and the chance to visit the place where the original Dred Scott case was argued was too much to resist. There is a respectable museum display at the sight of the case that details the history of the man, his case and its significance. On the second floor, there are two gorgeous reconstructed courtrooms that really... more

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5 of 5 stars
mcron55   8 contributions
Santa Clarita, CA
Oct 12, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

For history buffs like myself, this was an amazing find. Learning that the famous Dred Scott case was argued here in 1846, I was wowed by the pure significance of this grand building that looks more like a state capitol. Dred Scott being a slave who was suing for his freedom, along with his wife Harriet and their two daughters.... more

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4 of 5 stars
oftheseas   132 contributions
Illinois
Jun 18, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

My family loves to go to historical places. We all enjoyed this. There are many rooms that talk about how St Louis came to be, nice pictures, and exhibits. Upstairs is an older looking court room. There is also a nice gift shop. This is a National Historic Site, so rangers are around to answer questions. It closes at 4:30pm.... more

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2 of 5 stars
Pani_B   10 contributions
St. Louis
Oct 20, 2006
2
people found this review helpful

The old courthouse is historical. I've heard they have great Christmas concerts. But for tourists on a tight schedule.... there are SO many wonderful things to see and do, I wouldn't waste time at the Courthouse! I was there with a friend because it was one of those things I hadn't seen yet. We went through the museum, which was... more

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Old Courthouse Address

11 North Fourth Street, Saint Louis, MO 63102
Tel: 314-655-1700