Columbia in Monroe County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Schneider House
124 S. Main St.
| — | Historic Main Street | — |
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 12, 2026
1. Schneider House Marker
This house, originally belonging to the Charles Schneider family, was built in approximately 1864. Mr. Schneider was one of Columbia's early citizens who operated a livery stable and undertaking parlor at this location. Note the German architecture called " Fach werk," meaning expert work under the eaves. Looking up to the second floor, notice the small eyebrow windows which were used, mainly for light and air.
Erected by Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail; Columbia, Illinois.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 38° 26.552′ N, 90° 11.942′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Illinois, in Monroe County. It is on South Main Street just north of East Legion Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 S Main St, Columbia IL 62236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Columbia Star Printing Co (a few steps from this marker); The Miller-Fiege House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Engine House & Faust Dry Goods (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arlington Hotel & Saloon (about 300 feet away); Roessler Building (about 300 feet away); Gedern - Columbia Sister Cities since 1993 (about 300 feet away); Columbia (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Miller-Fiege Home (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Thomas Smith, September 22, 2021
2. Schneider House Marker
Photographed by Thomas Smith, September 22, 2021
3. The Schneider House
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 12, 2026
4. Schneider House Marker
Marker is across from the building (marker is not facing the road).
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 12, 2026
5. Schneider House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 12, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2, 3. submitted on September 22, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. 4, 5. submitted on September 12, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
