The Scott Joplin House is located on Delmar Boulevard in downtown Saint Louis. Scott Joplin was famous for "Ragtime" music. He was dubed the "King of Ragtime". Scotts famous pieces include Maple Leaf Rag, whick became ragtimes first and most influential hit.
Joplin was born in Texarkana, Texas, and as an adult moved to Sedalia, Missouri to attend an all black college, the George R. Smith College. While in Sedalia, Joplin played piano in various clubs, such as the infamous Maple Leaf Club. In 1899, Joplin sold his most influrantial piece the "Maple Leaf Rag" inspired from playing at the Maple Leaf Club. Scott Joplin moved to Saint Louis in 1900, and lived at this home until 1907 with his wife Belle. They had a baby, but died several months later. His relationship with his wife was difficult as she had no interst in music. So, they seperated and finally divorced. In 1904, Scott was remarried to Freddie Alexandre, but due to complications from a cold she died 10 weeks after their marriage. At this home, he wrote and produced some of his best known work, such as: The Entertainer, and The Ragtime Dance. In 1907, Scott Joplin moved to New York City, and at age 48 he died of syphilis in 1917.
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