Crestwood Sunset Hills Directory 2021

20 2021 | Crestwood - Sunset Hills Community Directory Get the NEW Crestwood Sunset Hills Neighborhood App! Text 64600 and type CRESTWOOD Thomas Sappington Historic Site 1015 Sappington Road A National Historic Landmark, Sappington House is judged to be the oldest brick house in St. Louis County. Built by enslaved people in 1808, it is considered an outstanding and rare example of Federal architecture in Missouri. Carefully restored to its appearance 200 years ago with period furnishings and flower and herb gardens, the site provides an opportunity for visitors to see how a wealthy local family lived in the early 19th century. Historic Sappington House is part of the Crestwood Parks system and is owned by the city, which has a cooperative relationship with the Sappington House Foundation to manage the site. The Barn restaurant, while owned by the city, is operated by a private contractor and is open to the public and for special events and private parties. In addition to the museum and restaurant, a library and gift shop are adjacent to Grant’s Trail. SAPPINGTON CEMETERY In addition to the historic home site, the city of Crestwood owns and maintains the Historic Sappington Cemetery where many members of the Sappington Family are buried. Graves date back to 1811 and include veterans of the American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War and World War I. At a recent Sappington family memorial service, a grave marker was placed for John Sappington recognizing his service at Valley Forge as George Washington’s bodyguard. Sources: City of Crestwood, Smithsonian.com, and the Sunset Hills Historical Society