St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Circa 1894
714 N. 6th St.
1830 - Part of Nathan Boone's survey of the Commons.
1837 - Part of Andrew Wilson's 999 years lease of the Common ground.
1870 - Lot number 6 of Boone's survey block 9 was subdivided between R. B. Fraysier and A. H. Edwards. Robert B. Fraysier owning 152 feet along 6th St. from Decatur.
1875 - Robert B. Fraysier died instestate.
1878 - Julia B. Fraysier, one of Robert's daughters, was awarded this ground along 6th St.
1888 - Julia B. Fraysier married Charles W. Wilson, a prominent attorney.
1894 - This house was built. It is a Victorian Fold House with a front gabic/side gable design. Other Victorian amenities at the time would have been narrow lath siding. It has Queen Anne porch trim, transoms, and decorative gable. The intended purpose of the house at 710 and 714 N. 6th St. was to use them as rental units for American Car and Foundry employees.
1895 - An abstract of this property says that the Wilsons borrowed money using "...the property conveyed being 7 feet of ground on which the two frame houses stand."
1922
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1938 - The property was purchased by Mrs. Mildred Richter nee Dingledine, the daughter of Mr. Robert Dingledine who had purchased the property at 710 N. 6th St. several years before. 714 was again used for rental until...
2002 - Mr. William Lawrence purchased 714 N. 6th St. for owner occupancy.
2013 - Mr. Lance Thehy purchased 714 N. 6th St. for owner occupancy.
Erected by Saint Charles Commons Neighborhood Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 38° 47.357′ N, 90° 29.115′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. Marker is on North 6th Street north of Decatur Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 714 North 6th Street, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Circa 1904 (a few steps from this marker); 1900 (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1939 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1902
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
