St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Circa 1879
618 N. Benton
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024
1. Circa 1879 Marker
1870 - Owned by H. Bloebaum. The lot size was 70' by 150' and the valuation was $750. Taxes paid that year were $3.75 (special tax) and $1.81Ό (sinking tax).
1894 - Owned by John Wilke. The lot size was 70' by 140' and the valuation was $650. Taxes paid that year were $3.25.
1906 - Owned by William and Tillie Kansteiner. William was a carrier for the U.S. Post Office.
1910-1934 - J.F Droste (Fred J. Droste) lived at the dwelling with his wife Mary. Fred was a farmer. In 1923, the lot size was 75' by 150'. The valuation was $3,450. A General Tax fund of $12.08 was paid. Taxes included $0.35 for Water Works, $0.69 for PS Bond Tax, $2.76 for a Public Bond Fund Tax, $3.45 for a Park Fund, and $0.69 for a Fire Equipment Food Tax. A General Tax Fund of $13.50 was paid. Taxes included $0.30 to Water Works, $0.60 for PS Bond Tax, $1.50 for Public Park Bond Fund Tax, $5.00 to the Park Fund, and 50.60 for the Fire Equipment Fund Tax.
1938-1967 - Gustave (Gus) W. and Alma Droste and Julius H. Droste lived at the residence. At one time, Alma worked as a seamstress. Gus and Julius worked at American Car and Foundry Company where Alma also later worked as well. In 1967, Gus retired.
1971 - Robert W. Whitelock resided in the home.
1972
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1975-1977 - Alan and Sue Mitchell lived at the dwelling.
1979-1987 - The residence was occupied by Charles and Susan Bridges.
1998 - Mark D. and Sherry A. Mier lived in the home.
Source cited: St. Charles County Historical Society Archives or Special Collections
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 38° 47.292′ N, 90° 29.071′ 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: 618 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 1900 (a few steps from this marker); Herman C. Klaustermeier House (a few steps from this marker); Circa 1888 (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1871 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Circa 1891 (about 300 feet away); 612 North Sixth Street (about 300 feet away); 1870 (about 300 feet away); Circa 1865 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.
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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024
2. Circa 1879 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
