Washington in Franklin County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Schuenemeyer Saloon

1880

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2021

1. Schuenemeyer Saloon Marker

Inscription. Fritz Schuenemeyer built this structure in 1880 and operated a saloon here. Later the business was sold to and continued by Joseph Stamm.

Erected 2010 by City of Washington, Missouri. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, City of Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 38° 33.589′ N, 91° 0.695′ W. Marker is in Washington, Missouri, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of Lafayette Street and West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Lafayette Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Main St, Washington MO 63090, 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 on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

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,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: G. Henry Herweck Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Droege's Mercantile Food Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Becker Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bertelsmann Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Voss Bazaar (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Washington (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Frank Joerden Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Schnier Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

The Schuenemeyer Saloon Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2021

2. The Schuenemeyer Saloon Building

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.