Tour Details
Compton Heights is known for its grand homes, impressive architecture, and the iconic Compton Hill Water Tower, but every neighborhood has stories it doesn't put on display. As we walk through this historic neighborhood, you'll hear about the people and events that shaped Compton Heights, revealing a side of its past that's easy to overlook if you don't know where to look.
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Duration: Approximately 80 minutes
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for check in. Tours begin promptly, and the group will leave no later than 6:05 PM. The tour starts and ends at the same location.
Meeting Location
Compton Hill Water Tower
Inside Compton Hill Reservoir Park
1700 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63104
Meet in front of the Compton Hill Water Tower inside Compton Hill Reservoir Park.
STL Dark History is not affiliated with Compton Hill Reservoir Park.
What to Expect
This is an outdoor walking tour featuring documented St. Louis crimes, scandals, mysteries, and other fascinating moments from local history. These are not ghost stories or paranormal tours.
Each tour follows a different route and features different stories, so every experience is unique. Whether it's your first tour or your fifth, you'll discover something new.
Tours last about 80 minutes. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.
Age Requirement
Tours are intended for guests 18 and older due to mature language and graphic historical content.
Accessibility
Routes are wheelchair accessible, but some city sidewalks may have uneven surfaces. If you have questions about accessibility or mobility, please email stldarkhistory@gmail.com before booking.
Weather
Tours take place rain or shine. If severe weather makes conditions unsafe, you'll be notified by email and may choose to reschedule or receive a full refund.
Service Animals
Only service animals are permitted on tours.
Photos
Photos are welcome during the tour. If you share them on social media, I'd love for you to tag @stlouisdarkhistory on Instagram.
Tickets & Payment
Tickets are $15 per person.
Payment can be made through:
Venmo: @stldarkhistory
Cash App: $rachlynnstl
PayPal: rachelwoodall1
Please include your:
Name
Email address
Number of guests
Tour date
If all of that won't fit in the payment note, simply email the information to stldarkhistory@gmail.com.
You'll receive a confirmation email within 72 hours. Please check your spam folder if you don't see it.
No physical ticket is required. Simply check in under your name when you arrive.
Refunds & Rescheduling
Tickets are non-refundable unless STL Dark History cancels the tour.
If you're unable to attend, email me as soon as possible. I'll do my best to move your ticket to another available tour, but rescheduling cannot be guaranteed.
Day of the Tour
If you're running late or have trouble finding the meeting location, simply reply to your confirmation email for assistance.