Columbia in Monroe County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Schaefer House

301-305 S Main St

— Historic Main Street —

Schaefer House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Thomas Smith, May 18, 2021

1. Schaefer House Marker

Inscription. This home was built in 1880 and was the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Schaefer. Mr. Schaefer operated as a blacksmith in the building on the corner. He was the town trustee from 1901-1903. the home was designated a local landmark in 2013 by members of Columbia's Heritage and Preservation Commission, as evidenced by the plaque on the front of the building.

Erected by Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail; Columbia, Illinois.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 38° 26.503′ N, 90° 11.824′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Illinois, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main St and West Liberty Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 S Main St, Columbia IL 62236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Franklin Inn & Buck Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Breidecker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Immaculate Conception Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roessler Building (about 400 feet away); Old Engine House & Faust Dry Goods

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(about 400 feet away); Miller-Fiege Home (about 500 feet away); Columbia (about 500 feet away); Gedern - Columbia Sister Cities since 1993 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Photographed By Thomas Smith, May 18, 2021

2. Schaefer House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.