Piedmont in Wayne County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Aunt Beck May House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 21, 2024
1. Aunt Beck May House Marker
Early history
First built at western edge of Mingo Swamp circa 1885. Acquired by William & Rebecca May, who dismantled and reconstructed [it] on 43 acres of land deeded to William May as payment for services in the Civil War circa 1894.
Recent history
Last owner of record Earl & Ruth Carver
Donated by Earl & Ruth Carver to Evelyn (May) Wilson, great granddaughter to William & Rebecca May
She donated the house to the Wayne County Historical Society to be reconstructed at the city of Piedmont
Dismantling began March 23, 1995, completed May 31, 1995
Logs moved to Piedmont by Earl Carver June 2, 1995
Reconstruction began by Wayne County Historical Society members and supporters June 3, 1995
Reconstruction completed October 1995
Erected by Wayne County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 37° 10.029′ N, 90° 40.735′ W. Marker is in Piedmont, Missouri, in Wayne County. It can be reached from Henry White Boulevard south of Piedmont Avenue (Missouri Route 34), on the right
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Missouri. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. 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 4 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial Walkway (approx. 1.9 miles away); Fort Benton (approx. 7 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Benton (approx. 7 miles away); Patterson, Missouri (approx. 7.1 miles away).
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 21, 2024
2. Aunt Beck May House Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 21, 2024
3. A Brief History of "Aunt Beck" May and Her Log House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
