Name/Title
Jacob Zumwalt Dedication Ceremony, O'Fallon MO. Oct 5, 1968Entry/Object ID
314.01Description
On October 5, 1968, the St. Charles Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution paid tribute to Jacob Zumwalt, a Revolutionary War hero, who was born in 1752 and died in 1820. A luncheon was held at the Three Flags Restaurant in honor of the Zumwalt family with descendants, friends and family attending. The program included Mrs. Robert W. Beste, DAR regent who gave the welcoming address. Mrs. S.R. Whitman, Registrar, introduced the guests and Dr. Homer Clevenger gave a biography of Jacob Zumwalt and his ancestors. The luncheon concluded with the Octawo Choraleers of St. Louis County singing "Finlandia" and "The Ballad of Jacob Zumwalt", directed by Mrs. Lewis Johnson who was accompanied by Mrs. Urano Tumiati who played the solo "The Black Hawk Waltz" dedicated in memory of Jacob Zumwalt. Following the luncheon the group proceeded to Fort Zumwalt State Park in O'Fallon for the dedication of the memorial markers. Two VFW groups attended from both O'Fallon and St. Charles. The ceremony began with the presentation of colors. Mrs. Omar Schatmeier, Chaplain, gave the invocation with Mrs. Beste and Mrs. Studer unveiling the marker. Dr. J.W. Mueller, Surgeon, VFW, Department of Missouri, delivered the dedication of the marker of Jacob Zumwalt. Mrs. S.R. Whitman gave the welcome and Mr. Oscar Studer, Chief of Staff, VFW, Department of Missouri, gave the address in memory of Jacob Zumwalt. Approximately 100 people attended the ceremony and a group of 65 attended the luncheon. also attending was Edna McElhiney Olson, a foremost historian of St. Charles County. OctoChimney and timber remains of Fort Zumwalt, O'Fallon, MO - Zumwalt Dedication CollectionCreate Date
August 3, 2007Update Date
March 27, 2026