St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Herman C. Klaustermeier House
Circa 1872
| | 612 North Benton Avenue | |
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024
1. Herman C. Klaustermeier House Marker
1830 - This property was part of Nathan Boone's survey of the Commons.
1835 - Property listed as subdivision of Andrew Wilson who leased several blocks in the Commons for 999 years.
1870 - Herman C Klaustermeier listed in census as a deputy sheriff. Mary his wife and 2 children: Henry and Dora.
1872 - House was constructed by Herman Klaustermeier. The house is a ½ house with additions to the rear. It is a sample of the St. Charles vernacular (typical of early St. Charles). These houses were usually built with sun-dried brick either made on the site or purchased from one of several local brickyards.
It is further characterized by the single dormer, brick dentils at the roof line, the arched window and door lintels, and the transomed doors. The porch is a unique sample of carpenter gothic trim. The design of the porch shows where center front steps were before the city made Benton a deeper and wider cut.
1890 - Frank C. Bergmeyer, listed in the census as a carpenter, resided at 112 North 5th Street.
1892 - Frank C. Bergmeyer and wife (Emma) nee Fischer purchased this house. Mr. Bergmeyer became a foreman at the American Car and Foundry. Frank and Emma raised eight children. He served St. Charles as a city councilman.
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2013 - This home was purchased by the Bohn Family and a new legacy begins
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 1872.
Location. 38° 47.281′ N, 90° 29.078′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. It is on North Benton Avenue south of Decatur Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 612 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 1879 (a few steps from this marker); Circa 1900 (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1888 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 612 North Sixth Street (about 300 feet away); Circa 1899 (about 300 feet away); Circa 1871 (about 400 feet away); 1889 (about 400 feet away); Circa 1940 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.
Also see . . . Commons Neighborhood Historic District. National Register of Historic Places Registration
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024
2. Herman C. Klaustermeier House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
