Cuba in Crawford County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

John Manson Munro House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 5, 2025

1. John Manson Munro House Marker

Inscription. This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior

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 1888.

Location. 38° 3.744′ N, 91° 24.33′ W. Marker is in Cuba, Missouri, in Crawford County. It is at the intersection of West Washington Street (State Highway ZZ) and North Filmore Street, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 W Washington St, Cuba MO 65453, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cuba's Gold Star Boys aboard the Blue Bonnet Frisco Train (within shouting distance of this marker); Peoples Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Day in the Cooperage (about 300 feet away); Apples and Barrels (about 400 feet away); Amelia (about 400 feet away); Civil War (about 400 feet away); Meeting in Missouri (about 400 feet away); Confederates in Cuba (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuba.

Regarding John Manson Munro House. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:

Built circa 1888 for then highly successful businessman, and later two-term Cuba Mayor, John Manson Munro; the building’s doors were closed upon his death in 1941 not to be reopened again until 1972. The residence is an excellent, intact example of the Queen Anne style rendered in brick and is one of the largest houses in Cuba. Designed and completed circa 1888, the residence retains brick facades, squint quoin brick detailing, overhanging rooflines and dormers, many original windows and doors, and fish scale shingles; a rear and front porch
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 6, 2025

2. John Manson Munro House Marker
Marker is on the center porch column, above the bicycle. The oval plaque is a local historic landmark marker.
are early and potentially original. The interior is original and intact throughout retaining its floor plan, millwork, doors, floors, stairs and stair parts, and plaster finishes. …

John Manson Munro had been active in Cuba city affairs and government activities, serving as city alderman under Mayor William F. Mitchell and then again under Mayor J.T. Wightman; serving as a member of the city council he was ultimately elected as Mayor for two terms in 1898-1902 and 1918-1920. In between his terms he also served on the school board, and had become its President. One of the founders of the Peoples Bank of Cuba around 1901, Munro was elected its President in 1917. … Still later Munson was appointed by Governor Caufield as Superintendent of the Commissary of the Missouri State Penitentiary at Jefferson City. After serving there for four years, Munro returned to Cuba, sold his businesses, and retired … Munro was hit by a car while taking a walk on Washington near his house in December of 1941 and according to Cuba Historical Society archives, upon his death the house was closed until the 1970s.

Also see . . . John Manson Munro Residence (PDF).

John Manson Munro (1859-1941) image. Click for full size.

from Cuba Historical Society Collection; via National Register nomination (Public Domain)

3. John Manson Munro (1859-1941)

He opened his first business – which specialized in hardware and farm machinery – while still in his teens.

National Register nomination for the house, which was listed in 2014. (Prepared by Matt Bivens; via National Park Service) (Submitted on April 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.