Scott Joplin House State Historic Site

Scott Joplin House State Historic Site is an Italianate house in St. Louis, Missouri. Built in 1860, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Location: 2658 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Verified facts

• Located in St. Louis
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1468, SRC-1469, SRC-1470
• Built in 1860
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1468, SRC-1469, SRC-6200, SRC-6201, SRC-3371
• Architectural style: Italianate
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1469, SRC-1468, SRC-3371
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1470, SRC-1468, SRC-1469
• Owned by Missouri Department of Natural Resources
  confidence 95/100 · 8 independent sources · SRC-1468, SRC-1471, SRC-3810, SRC-6200, SRC-6202, SRC-9240, SRC-13498, SRC-13696
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3568, SRC-1468, SRC-1470

Evidence & sources

• SRC-13498 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/76002235.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-13696 — Official Manual of the State of Missouri (Blue Book), Department of Natural Resources chapter — Miss (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-1468 — Wikipedia — Scott Joplin House State Historic Site (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1469 — National Park Service — National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, Joplin (Scott) Residence (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1470 — City of St. Louis Cultural Resources — Scott Joplin Residence National Historic Landmark (Tier 2, government_page; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1471 — Audiala — Scott Joplin House State Historic Site Visitor Guide (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3371 — SAH Archipedia (Society of Architectural Historians) — Scott Joplin House State Historic Site, entry by Osmund Overby (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3568 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3810 — mostateparks.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5556 — Scott Joplin House State Historic Site — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5855 — VisitMO (official Missouri tourism) — Scott Joplin House State Historic Site (Tier 1, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6200 — Town&Style — Neighborhood Gems: Scott Joplin House (Tier 3, local magazine; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6201 — Adventure Student Travel — Scott Joplin House (Tier 3, travel guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6202 — Clio — Scott Joplin House State Historic Site (Tier 3, history reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9240 — Scott Joplin House – St. Louis, MO (Great River Road / National Scenic Byway heritage guide) (Tier 2, heritage_guide; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Scott Joplin House State Historic Site?

Yes — Scott Joplin House State Historic Site is open to the public. Hours: Mar-Oct: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm. Feb: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Closed Nov-Jan. Guided tours hourly. Admission: Adult (18+) $6, Youth (6-17) $4, under 6 free.

Where is Scott Joplin House State Historic Site located?

Scott Joplin House State Historic Site is located in St. Louis, Missouri.