St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

320-322 North Sixth Street

— Midtown Neighborhood —

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024

1. 320-322 North Sixth Street Marker

Inscription. This house was constructed by Mrs. John William Bruns in 1905 as a duplex in the American Foursquare style of architecture. The south side (320) was sold to her grandson William Schierding, which [sic] resided there until 1911. Various members of the Schierding family resided in the house until 1972.

In the 1930s the basement was excavated, additional bedrooms were added on the second floor, and bathrooms were also added.

The home was bought from the Schierding estate and used as rental property for nineteen years. In 1991 it was purchased as a primary residence, remaining as a duplex, and numerous improvements have been made to restore it to its grandeur.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 38° 47.144′ N, 90° 29.228′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. It is on North 6th Street south of Adams Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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320 N 6th St, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor

and in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 317 North Sixth Street (a few steps from this marker); 315 N. Sixth Street (a few steps from this marker); 321 North Benton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 616 Washington Street (about 500 feet away); Circa 1864 (about 600 feet away); 1891 (about 600 feet away); 705 Washington Street (about 700 feet away); 721 Washington Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.

Also see . . . Midtown Neighborhood Historic District. Wikipedia entry:
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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024

2. 320-322 North Sixth Street Marker

to National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Submitted on October 30, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.