CLAYTON, Mo. (First Alert 4) – The City of Clayton has dedicated a marker to remember a vibrant Black community that was in the area from 1880 to 1960.
On Wednesday, the “A Community Remembered” marker was unveiled at 7700 Carondelet Avenue in downtown Clayton. The marker commemorates the Black community that was in the area in the late 19th century and through most of the 20th century.
“The ‘A Community Remembered’ marker stands as a symbol of our joint commitment to preserving all parts of Clayton’s history,” said Mayor Michelle Harris. “It honors the resilience and contributions of our early Black community, shaping the City we know today. Through the hard work and efforts of the Mayor’s Commemorative Landscape Task Force, we are ensuring that the stories of our diverse community are preserved and celebrated, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of our shared heritage for generations to come.”
The community was displaced by housing discrimination and rezoning in Clayton, leading to group displacement and an erasure of the community’s history.
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