St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Circa 1892
1023 North Fifth Street
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024
1. Circa 1892 Marker
1837 - Part of Andrew Wilson's lease of the Commons
1892 - (Circq) This Victorian Folk House with its brick construction and eclectic details was built about this time. Note the large bay window, the transomed side paneled door, the tall narrow simple dormer, and the brick fan window lintels.
1894 - Tax records of this date indicate that Margaretha Magenheimer paid taxes on a building on this site. Michael Magenheimer (wife Margaret) and three children are listed as residing at this address. Mr. Magenheimer was a painter as was Leo, his oldest son. Miss Hulda Magenheimer, a daughter also lived here, as well as Albert, a student. An 1890 group photo of the employees of A.C.F. shows Michael Magenheimer.
1915 - The Magenheimers moved, but retained ownership of this home.
1916 - Shelby Bishop and his wife Powhatan, (nee Fitts) resided here. He was an employee of A.C.F.
1929 - Percy G. Shaefer and his wife Olivia lived here until 1941. He was employed at Shaefer and Son Meats located at 1001 North Second Street. Later the business became Shaefer and Oelklaus Market.
1947 - Hulda and Leo Magenheimer, two of Michael and Margaret's children, returned to live here
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 38° 47.466′ N, 90° 28.912′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. It is on North 5th Street south of Lawrence Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1023 N 5th 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: 1892 (a few steps from this marker); 1100 North Fifth Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1116 North Fifth Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1856 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1200 North Fifth Street (about 400 feet away); Circa 1831 (about 400 feet away); 1201 North Fifth Street (about 500 feet away); 1112 North Fourth Street (about 500 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 Form (Submitted on August 23, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 20, 2024
2. Circa 1892 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
