Near St. James in Phelps County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

"Dunmoor" Lintels

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2020

1. "Dunmoor" Lintels Marker

Inscription. These lintels were cast in the Maramec Iron Works circa 1866. After completion, the lintels were transported by wagon to "Dunmoor" the home of William James, 1870-79, and used on the west side to support the structure above the windows. The building was located on the grounds of the present Missouri Veterans Home.

Erected by The James Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 37° 57.332′ N, 91° 32.013′ W. Marker is near St. James, Missouri, in Phelps County. Marker is in the Maramec Iron Works area in Maramec Spring Park, off Missouri Highway 8. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21880 Maramec Spring Drive, Saint James MO 65559, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bloomery Forge Trip Hammer (here, next to this marker); Wagon Rim Shaper (a few steps from this marker); Two-Wheeled Charcoal Barrow (a few steps from this marker); Anchony-Chaffery Hammer (a few steps from this marker); Suspension Railroad Drop Bucket (a few steps from this marker); Furnace Shelter (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Rainbows & Browns (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Paying for Trout (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. James.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Maramec Iron Works (Ludwig, 1977). (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Maramec Iron Works National Register District Nomination Form. (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Maramec Spring Park History. (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. MISSOURI STATE ARCHIVES - Missouri Veterans Home (St. James) Inmate Registers. (Submitted on October 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

"Dunmoor" Lintels and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2020

2. "Dunmoor" Lintels and Marker

"Dunmoor" Lintels image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2020

3. "Dunmoor" Lintels

Maramec Spring Park Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2020

4. Maramec Spring Park Entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.