Owensville in Gasconade County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Two Old Timers
Farmer/Blacksmith
Henry Sassmann
Saloon Owner
Met the challenge planned a future 1890's through 1920's
Erected by Owensville Chamber of Commerce.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, Owensville Quilt Patterns series list.
Location. 38° 20.855′ N, 91° 30.022′ W. Marker is in Owensville, Missouri, in Gasconade County. It is on North 1st Street close to Sears Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 North 1st Street, Owensville MO 65066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mural (a few steps from this marker); Four Leaf Clover (within shouting distance of this marker); Spools (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmers & Merchants Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Double Friendship Star (within shouting distance of this marker); In Loving Memory (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier's Walk (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Electrical Plant (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owensville.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
