Chesterfield in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Davis House
Photographed By Thomas Smith, July 31, 2021
1. Davis House Marker
Name: Davis House
Built: The original date of construction for this house is unknown but its current appearance seems to indicate the late 1800s. Actually a two story log building, the house could date to early 1800s.
Built by: Unknown, but speculated to be Steven Lanham.
Original location: Between the Bates-Conway House and Chesterfield Parkway.
Facts:
• The home is a two story log home improved over time to its current appearance.
• The Davis house and its original property had many owners over the years including a Conway, a Mertz and a Hoch.
Donated by: J. Allen Davis
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 38° 39.972′ N, 90° 32.418′ W. Marker is in Chesterfield, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker is on Gerhardt Trail just north of Winnie Lane, on the right when traveling west. Located In Faust Historic Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1040 Gerhardt Trail, Chesterfield MO 63017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Conway House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mertz Log Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Sellenriek Barn
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Photographed By Thomas Smith, July 31, 2021
2. Davis House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
