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

305 Morgan Street

Weeke-Lawler House (c. 1865).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024

1. 305 Morgan Street Marker

Inscription. Christoph Weeke had the house built. James G. Lawler purchased it in 1891. The original Italianate features included elaborate cornice, a cupola and porches. When later modified took on a more classical look. Features cast iron window sills and lintels.

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 1865.

Location. 38° 47.344′ N, 90° 28.819′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. It is at the intersection of Morgan Street and North 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on Morgan Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Morgan 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: 305 Morgan Street - Log Cabin (a few steps from this marker); 809 North Third Street (within shouting distance of this marker); John Borgemeier House 1852 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry Thoerner House- 1850 (about 400 feet away); 709 North Fourth Street (about 600 feet away); 1101 North Third Street (about 600 feet away); The DuSable House (about 700 feet away); 1911 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.

Regarding 305 Morgan Street.

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From the website for Camp Mill Pond, the vacation rental cabin next door to this house:

The cabin is called Mill Pond as a tribute to Weeke, the original owner and builder of the large white home that shares the property with Camp Mill Pond. Weeke had a pond and spring that ran his mill, Weeke Flour Mill, on the 900 block of 2nd street. Interesting fact, the mill was originally called Weeke Mill as he was very proud of his name. Unfortunately, the market didn’t want to purchase Weeke Flour and due to low sales, he later changed the name to Snow Ball Flour.

What happened to the mill? All was well until January 1870 when the city decided to put sidewalks and gutters on Morgan Street. This meant he lost 10 feet of his land which included the creek known as Duquette Creek. This also included the pond and spring know[n] as Duquette. With the creek filled in, this left the Weeke factory high and dry. He later borrowed money and tried to rebuild his business with another mill near Main Street before selling that property due to heavy debt. The Weeke mansion was then also sold around that time in January 1891.

Also see . . . Frenchtown Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this property and was listed in 1991. (Prepared

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024

2. 305 Morgan Street Marker

by Mary M. Stiritz; via National Archives) (Submitted on August 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.