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

Schneider House

124 S. Main St.

— Historic Main Street —

Schneider House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Thomas Smith, September 22, 2021

1. Schneider House Marker

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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-Cohokia 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° 26.588′ N, 90° 12′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Illinois, in Monroe County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Masonic Lodge & State Theater (a few steps from this marker); Vogt Building (a few steps from this marker);

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First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Arlington Hotel & Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Rose's Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Tunze Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbia Star Printing Co (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Weilbacher General Store (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

The Schneider House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Thomas Smith, September 22, 2021

2. The Schneider House

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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