Old Courthouse
38.6257, -90.1893 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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This historic building features modern exhibits on the United States court system and on Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom from slavery in a courtroom there nearly 200 years ago.
- Every day
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
Junior Ranger, Arch Picture, Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, and Old Courthouse.
Directly across the street from the Gateway Arch's entrance.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Where is Old Courthouse?
Old Courthouse in Gateway Arch National Park is at 11 N 4th St, St. Louis, MO.
What services does Old Courthouse offer?
Old Courthouse in Gateway Arch National Park lists accessible rooms, automated entrance, benches/seating, elevator, historical/interpretive information/exhibits, information, information - ranger/staff member present, junior ranger activity, junior ranger booklet available, restroom, wheelchair accessible, wheelchairs available.
Is there a passport stamp at Old Courthouse?
Yes. Old Courthouse in Gateway Arch National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location. Junior Ranger, Arch Picture, Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, and Old Courthouse.
- Historic National Road - IllinoisNationally designated · 1 mi away
- Great River RoadNationally designated · 2 mi away
- Historic Route 66 - MO3 mi away
- Historic Route 66Nationally designated · 6 mi away
- Great River Road - Missouri13 mi away
- Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic RouteNationally designated · 15 mi away
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