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

Circa 1871

734 N. Benton

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024

1. Circa 1871 Marker

Inscription. 1830 - Lot #9 of Nathan Boone's survey of the Commons.

1837 - Part of Dr. Andrew Wilson's lease of the Commons.

1842 - Andrew Wilson left this and other property to his three children.

1860 - Quit claim deed gave ownership to Elizabeth Wilson, Dr. Andrew Wilson's widow from their daughter Mary Jane.

1870 - Elizabeth Wilson sold 101 feet along Wilson Street (Benton) by 140 feet along Franklin to Ludwig Schock (Schuck?) for $707.00.

1871 (Circa) – The house was built. It is a fine example of a Federally inspired St. Charles ½ house. Identification notable through the balance of the design as well as the brick fan lintels above the windows and doors and the transoms over the doors. Note, also the brick dentil work across the roof line. The columns and dormer were later additions. A two-story fog house or barn was at the rear of this property. (Photo circa 1930 by John Fulmer).

1877 - The house and the 101' x 140' were sold by Thomas and Louisa Schock to Adam Ossenbrink for $1600.00.

1901 - This 50ft x140ft lot was subdivided from the larger lot after the Ossenbrinks built the house next door, south. The house and lot were conveyed to Julius Schlenther.

1963 - Julian Schlenther, his son Herman

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and Herman's wife Henrietta and their children resided here over a period of 60 years.

2000 – Carl & Dorothy Chamberlin Jackson purchased, renovated & landscaped.

Erected by Saint Charles Commons Neighborhood Association.

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 1871.

Location. 38° 47.358′ N, 90° 29.037′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. It is at the intersection of North Benton Avenue and Franklin Street, on the left when traveling south on North Benton Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 734 N Benton Ave, 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: Circa 1890 (a few steps from this marker); Circa 1880 (a few steps from this marker); 1870 (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1891 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1892 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Circa 1871 (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1888 (within shouting

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024

2. Circa 1871 Marker

distance of this marker); Circa 1895 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.

Also see . . . Commons Neighborhood Historic District. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Submitted on August 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.