George Evans
circa 1848 - 1851
George Evans spent some three years at the Maramec Iron Works. On March 14, 1848, he and his brother started construction of the grist mill. George also built the boarding house and other residences throughout the area. [H]e married Emily Treece and shortly afterwards moved to Steelville.
Erected by The James Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 1848.
Location. 37° 57.39′ N, 91° 32.576′ W. Marker is near St. James, Missouri, in Phelps County. Marker is along the Historic Drive 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. Stuttering Tom Lenox (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Westlake "Dog Trot" Cabin (about 500 feet away); Stringtown Road (about 600 feet away); Hyer Hewed Log Cabin (about 600 feet away); Maramec Community Cemetery (approx.
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Also see . . .
1. Maramec Iron Works National Register District Nomination Form. (Submitted on October 15, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Maramec Iron Works (Ludwig, 1977). (Submitted on October 15, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Maramec Spring Park History. (Submitted on October 15, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on October 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
