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

Henry Thoerner House- 1850

1013 North Third Street

— Historic Frenchtown —

Henry Thoerner House- 1850 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024

1. Henry Thoerner House- 1850 Marker

Inscription. This [distinct] French Colonial style residence was built by Henry Thoerner, a 28-year-old painter from Hanover, Germany. The only Frenchtown home with a hipped roof (original to the house) and a nine bay primary façade spanning a galerie (porch). The southern three bays representing the first of two additions to the original six-bay house. The ground floor and foundation were constructed with fieldstone walls and it is unknown if this space was used for mercantile. The home was saved by a former owner and was restored using vintage photographs as a guide. The home's appearance has changed over its standing 170 years but its character has aged well!

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 1850.

Location. 38° 47.402′ N, 90° 28.775′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. It is on North 3rd Street north of Montgomery Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1013 N 3rd 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: John Borgemeier House 1852 (a few steps from this marker); 1101 North Third Street (within shouting

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distance of this marker); 305 Morgan Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 305 Morgan Street - Log Cabin (about 400 feet away); Frenchtown Neighborhood (about 400 feet away); 1112 North Fourth Street (about 400 feet away); 809 North Third Street (about 500 feet away); 1100 North Fifth Street (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.

Also see . . . Frenchtown Historic District. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Submitted on August 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024

2. Henry Thoerner House- 1850 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.