Waynesville in Pulaski County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Talbot House
Photographed By James Hulse, October 28, 2021
1. Talbot House Marker
The Talbot House is one of Waynesville's oldest homes. The home was constructed by Rev. Albert Washington Davis in 1885. After his death in 1888, his widow opened the family home to travelers as the "Pulaski House".Dr. C.A. Talbot purchased the home circa 1915 and used the house as living quarters for himself and his family. He also operated his medical practice from the residence for over 30 years. At that time the home's current front veranda was updated to allow his patients a place to wait their turn with "Doc". The home remained the headquarters for his medical practice until his death in 1945. His widow, Emma Pearl (Maude) Talbot, then rented rooms to boarders.
Bonnie (Gibbons) Dobowski purchased the home in 1969, operating a boarding house and tax business, and she was the owner until her passing in 1994. The property was neglected for seven years, but in 2001, Mary Ann and Keith Osborne bought the property and began the work of returning the home to its former glory. Many of the original fixtures and lights remain in the house today. The home has been a witness to the events of downtown Waynesville for
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Today it is operated as Talbot House Antiques, Collectibles & Gifts.
Erected by City of Waynesville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 37° 49.779′ N, 92° 11.993′ W. Marker is in Waynesville, Missouri, in Pulaski County. Marker is at the intersection of North Street and State Highway 17, on the right when traveling west on North Street. The marker is located in the front yard of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 North Street, Waynesville MO 65583, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Stage Coach Stop (within shouting distance of this marker); Pulaski County (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rigsby House and Standard Oil Station (about 600 feet away); Waynesville Fort (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Richard Livingston (approx. ¼ mile away); Roubidoux Trail (approx. ¼ mile away); Discover a Hidden History (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Road Through History (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waynesville.
Photographed By James Hulse, October 28, 2021
2. The view of the Talbot House and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
