St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

302 Jefferson Street

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 16, 2020

1. 302 Jefferson Street Marker

Inscription. This brick home was built in 1895 by Henry B. Denker as a wedding gift for his daughter and her husband, William Rechtern. The Rechterns later gave the home as a wedding gift in 1950 to their son, Ralph, and his wife, Esther, who lived here until 1995. As of 2002, only two other families have called this home.

It is an architectural expression of enhanced eclecticism taking on varying characteristics of Queen Anne with an emphasis on the Romanesque style.

The home is noted for its distinctive rooflines and its intricate exterior stone and brickwork.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 38° 46.922′ N, 90° 29.028′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. Marker is at the intersection of Jefferson Street and North 3rd Street on Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 Jefferson St, 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. The Dr. John H. Stumberg Home (within shouting distance of this marker); French Influence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Native American Influence (about 300 feet away); Spanish Influence (about 300 feet away); Missouri's Origin

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(about 300 feet away); San Carlos Borromeo / Origin of St. Charles (about 300 feet away); African Influence (about 300 feet away); German Immigration (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 16, 2020

2. 302 Jefferson Street Marker

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 16, 2020

3. NRHP Marker

This is one of over 500+ buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as "Midtown Neighborhood Historic District".

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.