Greenville in Wayne County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Ownbey Residence

Photographed By Thomas Smith, November 19, 2021

1. Ownbey Residence Marker

Inscription. This house was owned by Isaac "Ike" Daffron and later by George and Nora Ownbey. They rented rooms to the public and served meals for as low as 25 cents. The building was built using concrete blocks with an imitation stone face. (Marker Number H.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 37° 6.046′ N, 90° 27.302′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Missouri, in Wayne County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 67, 2 miles south of County Road 221, on the right when traveling south. Located on the "Memory Lane" trail through Old Greenville, inside the Greenville Recreation Area, Wappapello Lake. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville MO 63944, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Smith House (a few steps from this marker); Hastings' Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Filling Stations of Old Greenville (within shouting distance of this marker); J. Arthur Davis Dealership (within shouting distance of this marker); Barrow's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Greenville's Accommodation (within shouting distance of this marker); Moving Greenville in 1941

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Wilcox Service Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Ownbey Residence photo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022

2. Ownbey Residence photo

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022

3. Ownbey Residence Marker

The sidewalk is the original from "Old Greenville."

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 30, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.