Hazelwood in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Utz-Teson House
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 2, 2023
1. Utz-Teson House Marker
Inscription.
Utz-Teson House. . This house, more properly known as the Stuart-Utz-Teson House, is a two-story dog-trot house that began life in 1782 as a one room log cabin. It was purchased by Auguste Chouteau in 1804. Expanded in the early 1820's, it was owned by Alexander Stuart (grandfather of Gen. J.E.B. Stuart) until 1832 when it was purchased by Julius Utz. Maj. James Utz, who grew up in the house, was hanged as a Confederate spy in 1864. Five generations of the Utz family lived in the home until it was sold in 1902 to Gregorie Teson. It was occupied by members of the Teson family until the early 1990's. The house was moved from its original location, 615 Utz Lane, to its present location in Sept. 2003.
This house, more properly known as the Stuart-Utz-Teson House, is a two-story dog-trot house that began life in 1782 as a one room log cabin. It was purchased by Auguste Chouteau in 1804. Expanded in the early 1820's, it was owned by Alexander Stuart (grandfather of Gen. J.E.B. Stuart) until 1832 when it was purchased by Julius Utz. Maj. James Utz, who grew up in the house, was hanged as a Confederate spy in 1864. Five generations of the Utz family lived in the home until it was sold in 1902 to Gregorie Teson. It was occupied by members of the Teson family until the early 1990's. The house was moved from its original location, 615 Utz Lane, to its present location in Sept. 2003.
Erected by City of Hazelwood.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is September 2003.
Location. 38° 46.759′ N, 90° 22.046′ W. Marker is in Hazelwood, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker can be reached from Brookes Drive. Marker and house are located at Brookes Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 420 Brookes Dr, Hazelwood MO 63042, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Little Red Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Knobbe House (within shouting distance
Regarding Utz-Teson House. Stuart was reportedly a good friend of explorers Lewis and Clark.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 2, 2023
2. Utz-Teson House Marker
Marker is mounted on a small kiosk building in front of the house
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 2, 2023
3. Utz-Teson House
Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 2, 2023
4. Utz-Teson House Marker
Located at Brookes Park
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 2, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
