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

St. Francis Borgia Rectory

1883

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

1. St. Francis Borgia Rectory Marker

Inscription. Built during the pastorate of Fr. Alex Mathaushek, the cornerstone of this rectory was laid June 10, 1883. Originally, a brick-walled garden stood immediately to the east but was later removed during construction of the drive leading up to the church.

Erected 2014 by City of Washington, Missouri. (Marker Number 37.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, City of Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1883.

Location. 38° 33.622′ N, 91° 0.852′ W. Marker is in Washington, Missouri, in Franklin County. It is on West 2nd Street just east of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 W 2nd 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

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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: St. Francis Borgia Convent & School (within shouting distance of this marker); Dickbrader Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); Beckmann Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Church, Rectory, and Jesuit Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Notre Dame Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); 1935 St. Francis Borgia School Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 1891 St. Francis Borgia School Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

St. Francis Borgia Rectory image. Click for full size.

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

2. St. Francis Borgia Rectory

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 275 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.