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{{Other uses|Dogtown (disambiguation)}} |
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{{Infobox settlement |
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| name = Clayton–Tamm |
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| type = [[Neighborhoods of St. Louis|Neighborhood]] of [[St. Louis]] |
| type = [[Neighborhoods of St. Louis|Neighborhood]] of [[St. Louis]] |
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| image_skyline = Ancient Order of Hibernians Parade St Louis MO March 17 2006.JPG |
| image_skyline = Ancient Order of Hibernians Parade St Louis MO March 17 2006.JPG |
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| image_caption = Clayton–Tamm is home to the popular Ancient Order of Hibernians Parade in Dogtown. |
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| image_map = STL Neighborhood Map 42.PNG |
| image_map = STL Neighborhood Map 42.PNG |
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| map_caption = Location (red) of |
| map_caption = Location (red) of Clayton–Tamm within [[St. Louis]] |
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| population_total = 2,348 |
| population_total = 2,348 |
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| population_as_of = 2020 |
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| population_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/planning/research/documents/2020-census-neighborhood-results.cfm | title=2020 Census Neighborhood Results }}</ref> |
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'''Clayton–Tamm''' is a historic St Louis [[List of neighborhoods of St. Louis|neighborhood]] and once an [[Irish-American]] enclave located near the western border of [[St. Louis, Missouri]], USA, just south of [[Forest Park (St. Louis)|Forest Park]]. |
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Its borders are Hampton Avenue to the east, Manchester Road to the south, Louisville Avenue on the west and Oakland and [[I-64]] to the north.<ref>http://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/planning/documents/upload/42-Clayton-Tamm_9-30-2011.pdf</ref> |
Its borders are Hampton Avenue to the east, Manchester Road to the south, Louisville Avenue on the west, and Oakland Avenue and [[I-64]] to the north.<ref>http://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/planning/documents/upload/42-Clayton-Tamm_9-30-2011.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> |
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Its name is derived from the intersecting streets of Clayton Avenue and Tamm Avenue |
Its name is derived from the intersecting streets of Clayton Avenue and Tamm Avenue, which is the center of the neighborhood's business district. The '''Clayton–Tamm''' neighborhood is one of five (along with [[Franz Park, St. Louis|Franz Park]], [[Hi-Pointe, St. Louis|Hi-Pointe]], [[Cheltenham, St. Louis|Cheltenham]] and a small part of [[Ellendale, St. Louis|Ellendale]]) which make up the widely renowned [[Irish American|Irish]] section of St. Louis called '''[[Dogtown, St. Louis|"Dogtown"]]'''. |
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The earliest development in the (not yet) neighborhood was by [[Charles Gratiot]], who in 1785 requested use of the land from Spanish authorities in the French-owned land before the [[Louisiana Purchase]] "to cultivate wheat, hemp, corn, tobacco, etc., etc." ([https://web.archive.org/web/20041211025939/http://www.webster.edu/~corbetre/dogtown/history/gratiot.html Requoted from McCune Gill by Bob Corbett, 2000]) The grant was formalized by the Spanish governor in 1798 and reaffirmed in 1808 by the US after the Louisiana Purchase. After Charles' Death his large land grant was divided into 12 strips and given as inheritance. |
The earliest development in the (not yet) neighborhood was by [[Charles Gratiot]], who in 1785 requested use of the land from Spanish authorities in the French-owned land before the [[Louisiana Purchase]] "to cultivate wheat, hemp, corn, tobacco, etc., etc." ([https://web.archive.org/web/20041211025939/http://www.webster.edu/~corbetre/dogtown/history/gratiot.html Requoted from McCune Gill by Bob Corbett, 2000]) The grant was formalized by the Spanish governor in 1798 and reaffirmed in 1808 by the US after the Louisiana Purchase. After Charles' Death his large land grant was divided into 12 strips and given as inheritance. |
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Major growth in [[Cheltenham, St. Louis|Cheltenham]] (Dogtown) defined the region in the late 19th century as it developed into a [[coal]] and [[Clay pit|clay mining]] community. Growth was further accelerated by preparations and construction for the 1904 World's Fair, "The [[Louisiana Purchase Exposition]]" held in nearby [[Forest Park (St. Louis, Missouri)|Forest Park]]. |
Major growth in [[Cheltenham, St. Louis|Cheltenham]] (Dogtown) defined the region in the late 19th century as it developed into a [[coal]] and [[Clay pit|clay mining]] community. Growth was further accelerated by preparations and construction for the 1904 World's Fair, "The [[Louisiana Purchase Exposition]]" held in nearby [[Forest Park (St. Louis, Missouri)|Forest Park]]. |
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While there are |
While there are a number of theories<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-06-26 |title=Dogtown. Origins of the name itself |url=http://www.webster.edu/~corbetre/dogtown/origins.html |access-date=2024-02-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060626022341/http://www.webster.edu/~corbetre/dogtown/origins.html |archive-date=2006-06-26 }}</ref> as to why this neighborhood is known as Dogtown, the most credible account describes a group of coal miners working in what is today Forest Park. When the city acquired the land to build the park in 1876, these people found sparsely populated areas south of the new park and built shacks to live in as they found new work. In order to secure their ramshackle homes, many of the squatters used watchdogs, which would defend their territory. |
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Dogtown is home to the annual [[St. Patrick |
Dogtown is home to the annual [[St. Patrick's Day#In the United States|St. Patrick's Day Parade]], which is the more authentic of the two St. Louis parades for the holiday. On March 17, thousands gather to watch the Ancient Order of Hibernians' parade, which runs down Tamm Avenue and features many local [[Irish dance|Irish Schools of Dance]]. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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{{Historical populations|type=USA |
{{Historical populations|type=USA |
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|1990 |3226 |
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|2000 |2476 |
|2000 |2476 |
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|2010 |2251 |
|2010 |2251 |
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In 2020 |
In 2020 Clayton–Tamm's racial makeup was 85.2% White, 4.6% Black, 0.2% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 6.8% Two or More Races, and 1.1% Some Other Race. 4.8% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/planning/research/documents/upload/Total-Population-by-Neighborhood-Census-2020-Redistricting-Release-2.pdf |title=City of St. Louis |access-date=2021-09-15 }}</ref> |
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==In popular culture== |
==In popular culture== |
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Clayton–Tamm is the setting for much of the 1990 film ''[[White Palace (film)|White Palace]]'', with protagonist Nora Baker's home being close to the junction of Manchester and Hampton Avenues in W. Billon Ave. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://stlouispatina.com/tag/dogtown/ StLouisPatina.com - Dogtown] |
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*[http://www.visitdogtown.com/ VisitDogtown.com, Great resource for Dogtown restaurants, stores, organizations and events] |
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Revision as of 22:11, 28 February 2024
Clayton–Tamm | |
|---|---|
 Clayton–Tamm is home to the popular Ancient Order of Hibernians Parade in Dogtown. | |
 Location (red) of Clayton–Tamm within St. Louis | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| City | St. Louis |
| Wards | 24 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
• Total | 2,348 |
| • Density | 6,500/sq mi (2,500/km2) |
| ZIP code(s) | Part of 63139 |
| Area code(s) | 314 |
| Website | stlouis-mo.gov |
Clayton–Tamm is a historic St Louis neighborhood and once an Irish-American enclave located near the western border of St. Louis, Missouri, USA, just south of Forest Park.
Its borders are Hampton Avenue to the east, Manchester Road to the south, Louisville Avenue on the west, and Oakland Avenue and I-64 to the north.[2]
Its name is derived from the intersecting streets of Clayton Avenue and Tamm Avenue, which is the center of the neighborhood's business district. The Clayton–Tamm neighborhood is one of five (along with Franz Park, Hi-Pointe, Cheltenham and a small part of Ellendale) which make up the widely renowned Irish section of St. Louis called "Dogtown".
The earliest development in the (not yet) neighborhood was by Charles Gratiot, who in 1785 requested use of the land from Spanish authorities in the French-owned land before the Louisiana Purchase "to cultivate wheat, hemp, corn, tobacco, etc., etc." (Requoted from McCune Gill by Bob Corbett, 2000) The grant was formalized by the Spanish governor in 1798 and reaffirmed in 1808 by the US after the Louisiana Purchase. After Charles' Death his large land grant was divided into 12 strips and given as inheritance.
Major growth in Cheltenham (Dogtown) defined the region in the late 19th century as it developed into a coal and clay mining community. Growth was further accelerated by preparations and construction for the 1904 World's Fair, "The Louisiana Purchase Exposition" held in nearby Forest Park.
While there are a number of theories[3] as to why this neighborhood is known as Dogtown, the most credible account describes a group of coal miners working in what is today Forest Park. When the city acquired the land to build the park in 1876, these people found sparsely populated areas south of the new park and built shacks to live in as they found new work. In order to secure their ramshackle homes, many of the squatters used watchdogs, which would defend their territory.
Dogtown is home to the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is the more authentic of the two St. Louis parades for the holiday. On March 17, thousands gather to watch the Ancient Order of Hibernians' parade, which runs down Tamm Avenue and features many local Irish Schools of Dance.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1990 | 3,226 | — |
| 2000 | 2,476 | −23.2% |
| 2010 | 2,251 | −9.1% |
| 2020 | 2,348 | +4.3% |
In 2020 Clayton–Tamm's racial makeup was 85.2% White, 4.6% Black, 0.2% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 6.8% Two or More Races, and 1.1% Some Other Race. 4.8% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.[4]
| Racial composition | 2000[5] | 2010[5] | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.9% | 89.0% | 85.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 2.1% | 6.8% |
In popular culture
Clayton–Tamm is the setting for much of the 1990 film White Palace, with protagonist Nora Baker's home being close to the junction of Manchester and Hampton Avenues in W. Billon Ave.
References
- ^ "2020 Census Neighborhood Results".
- ^ http://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/planning/documents/upload/42-Clayton-Tamm_9-30-2011.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Dogtown. Origins of the name itself". 2006-06-26. Archived from the original on 2006-06-26. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "City of St. Louis" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-09-15.
- ^ a b "The City of St. Louis Missouri". City of St. Louis.