Washington in Franklin County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Edward G. Busch Building

1887

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 6, 2018

1. Edward G. Busch Building Marker

Inscription. Busch entered the implement and hardware business in 1882 and built this structure five years later. He also served as a three-term mayor for the City of Washington.

Erected 2011 by City of Washington, Missouri. (Marker Number 22.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, City of Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 38° 33.633′ N, 91° 0.76′ W. Marker is in Washington, Missouri, in Franklin County. Marker is on West Main Street west of Oak Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 West Main Street, Washington MO 63090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Grothaus Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Herkstroeter Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Schmidt Jewelry Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Mense Building (within shouting distance of this marker); John C. S. Foss Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Joerden Building (within shouting distance of this

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marker); The Downtown Washington Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Commercial Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 6, 2018

2. Edward G. Busch Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.