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

Wolf Hotel

1869

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

1. Wolf Hotel Marker

Inscription. Hotelkeeper William Wolf had this building constructed in 1869. It was one of several inns and hotels located alongside the railroad tracks and near the depot. Wolf later sold this hotel and started a hotel in Pacific, Missouri. The building has had numerous uses including Stoenner Shoe Company, who occupied the building beginning in 1899.

Erected 2008 by City of Washington, Missouri. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, City of Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 38° 33.689′ N, 91° 0.755′ W. Marker is in Washington, Missouri, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of West Front Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling east on West Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 West Front 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. Missouri Pacific Passenger Depot (a few steps from this marker); Pacific House (a few steps from this marker); The Civil War Comes to Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry A. Hartbauer (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Welcome to Washington" Mural

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Missouri Pacific Railway Station (within shouting distance of this marker); 1865 Missouri Pacific Railroad Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington's Railroad History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

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

2. Wolf Hotel

The marker can be located behind the open door.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.