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

Collier Cottage

Historic Marker

— St. Charles —

Collier Cottage Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 8, 2019

1. Collier Cottage Marker

Inscription. This two story building was built in the 1830's and derived its name, Collier Cottage, from Catherine Collier. As a devout Methodist who was interested in education, she financed the building of this brick school next to the Methodist church.

Erected by South Main Preservation Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 38° 46.599′ N, 90° 29.03′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. It is on South Main Street south of Pike Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 625 S Main St, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor

and in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what

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was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); St. Louis, St. Charles and Spain During the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmer's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Glenday / Zeisler Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Trail to Fort Osage (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lewis and Clark Expedition Rendezvous Site (about 400 feet away); The Mother-in-Law House (about 400 feet away); Lewis & Clark Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Lewis and Clark Expedition Across Missouri (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 16, 2020

2. Collier Cottage Marker

The cottage is the red building

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 346 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.