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

Francis Becker Building

1871

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

1. Francis Becker Building Marker

Inscription. Probably built as a two family home, this structure was built by Francis Arnold Becker of St. Albans, Missouri in 1871 and upon his death in 1886 was willed to his son Louis.

Erected 2010 by City of Washington, Missouri. (Marker Number 18.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, City of Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 38° 33.584′ N, 91° 0.667′ W. Marker is in Washington, Missouri, in Franklin County. Marker is on West Main Street just east of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 W Main St, Washington MO 63090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. G. Henry Herweck Building (a few steps from this marker); Schuenemeyer Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Droege's Mercantile Food Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Bertelsmann Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zachariah Foss House (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Zachariah Foss House (about 300 feet away); Lucinda Owens Memorial

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(about 300 feet away); John Clayton Inn (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Francis Becker Building image. Click for full size.

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

2. Francis Becker 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 89 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.