St. Joseph in Buchanan County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Patee House
has been designated a
Registered National Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site posseses exceptional value in commemorating
and illustrating the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1964
Patee House Hotel
1858
Restoration of this front portico was
a 1976 Bicentennial project. Mrs. William
J. Bingham, great-granddaughter of John
Patee, contributed to the restoration
in memory of her father, Harry Patee,
grandson of John Patee.
National Pony Express Association
1860-61 – 1960-61
Trail Marker
Saint Joseph Landmark
Erected 1964 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 39° 45.369′ N, 94° 50.705′ W. Marker is in St. Joseph, Missouri, in Buchanan County. Marker is on Penn Street near 12th Street, on the right when traveling east. Markers flank the entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1202 Penn Street, Saint Joseph MO 64503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Transcontinental Telegraph (here, next to this marker); The Pony Express (a few steps from this marker); The Patee House In The Civil War (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Patee House (a few steps from this marker); Patee House - 1858 (a few steps from this marker); Jesse James Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Patee Park Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Patee Town (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Joseph.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.