St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Circa 1880
728 N. Benton
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024
1. Circa 1880 Marker
1837 - Became part of Andrew Wilson's subdivision of the commons.
1870 - Ludwig Schock purchased a 101 ft lot along Wilson St. (Benton) starting at Franklin. He had the corner house (734 N. Benton) built.
1877 - Adam Ossinbrink purchased the corner house and lot for $1600. He established the family home there until he was able to build this, a much larger house.
1880 - The house is a side gabled Victorian Folk House. Full St. Charles brick construction, with double door construction to allow free flow of air through out the rooms in the summer. Fan shaped door and window lintels and transoms above the doors are typical as well as the brick dentil work along the roof line. Original porch had simple Greek Revival columns and porch balustrades.
1901 - The corner house sold to Julius Schlenther.
1909 - Adam Ossenbrink sold this house to his daughter and son-in-law, Liza and John Blohm in consideration of natural love and affection, as compensation for care and nursing given and a sum of $2.00.
1943 - J. W. and Bertha Rodgers purchased this home after returning to the St. Charles area. The property later owned by Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Bernice (Rodgers) Waldvogle.
2003
this page online
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 1880.
Location. 38° 47.35′ N, 90° 29.042′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. It is on North Benton Avenue south of Franklin Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 728 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: 1870 (a few steps from this marker); Circa 1871 (a few steps from this marker); Circa 1891 (a few steps from this marker); Circa 1890 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Circa 1871 (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1888 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1892 (within shouting 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.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024
2. Circa 1880 Marker
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 128 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
