Webb City in Jasper County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Joseph Lewis House
103 s Pennsylvania Street • Circa 1900
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 19, 2026
1. Joseph Lewis House Marker
Joseph Freemont Lewis moved to the Webb City area in 1884, at the age of twenty-two. He married Elizabeth Ann, and the couple had two daughters, Fern and Bernita. His home reflected his success, and the home was also frequently used for social and community gatherings. Joseph owned and operated the J.F. Lewis Mine on Sucker Flat, at the location now occupied by King Jack Park. According to mining lore, his mine produced a piece of lead weighing several tons. It was thought to be the largest piece of ore to be taken from the ground up to that time. The ore was purchased by the old Commercial Club and sent for display at the Columbian Exposition in 1893. Joseph was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Lodge 512, AF and AM. Joseph passed away on July 27, 1939.
Erected by Webb City Library.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is July 27, 1939.
Location. 37° 8.683′ N, 94° 27.967′ W. Marker is in Webb City, Missouri, in Jasper County. It is on South Pennsylvania Street south of West 1st Street, on the left when traveling south.
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Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Missouri. It is also in the American 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pritchett/Teel Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Goldstein/Toutz Home (within shouting distance of this marker); George Bruen House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonel James O'Neill House (about 500 feet away); Elijah Thomas Webb House (about 500 feet away); Wood/Dolence Home (about 600 feet away); Joseph C. Stewart Home (about 600 feet away); William Patten House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Webb City.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 19, 2026
2. Joseph Lewis House Marker
Marker is in front of private property.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
