Hermann in Gasconade County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Pommer-Gentner House
Catherine Oelschaeger Gentner bought the house in 1882 for $1,500. She and her husband, G. Heinrich, had been a part of the first group who arrived in December 1837 to begin the town of Hermann. Unlike the Pommers, the Gentners started with very little. They first lived in a log house, but eventually they prospered and were able to own one of the finest residences in town.
The design of the house reflects a simplified Greek and Roman temple appearance. Variations of this restrained neoclassical style can be found in brick buildings of German communities all across Missouri.
Erected by Missouri Dept of Natural Resources.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1837.
Location. 38° 42.383′ N, 91° 26.272′ W. Marker is in Hermann, Missouri, in Gasconade County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (Missouri Route 19/100) and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Market Street. Markers are part of the Deutschheim State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 West 2nd Street, Hermann MO 65041, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
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Also see . . .
1. Parmer-Gentner House. Historic American Buildings Survey PDF (Submitted on May 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Deutschheim State Historic Site, Missouri. Missouri State Parks website entry (Submitted on February 11, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Visit Hermann, Missouri. City website entry (Submitted on February 11, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2012
3. Pommer-Gentner House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2012
4. Pommer-Gentner House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2012
5. Pommer-Gentner House NRHP Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 658 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 11, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
