Pleasant Hill in Cass County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
140 First Street
Historic Building 1868
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2015
1. 140 First Street Marker
Was first used as a savings bank and housed banks until 1908. By 1890 the upper floors were used as lodge halls. Other occupants were dentists, real estate, loan, insurance, lawyers, telephone office and living quarters. The first floor has been a jewelry store, harness shop, garage and machine shop, feed, produce and cream buying station. Later, it became Van's Furniture Store. The town's only three story building is now a bed and breakfast.
Current owners are Randy and Marie Tarry.
Erected 1992 by Pleasant Hill Downtown Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, Pleasant Hill Downtown Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 38° 47.069′ N, 94° 16.447′ W. Marker is in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, in Cass County. Marker is at the intersection of Commercial Street and 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on Commercial Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 1st Street, Pleasant Hill MO 64080, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 136 First Street (a few steps from this marker); 134 First Street
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Also see . . .
1. Pleasant Hill Downtown Historic District, NRHP. (Submitted on September 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Historic Pleasant Hill MO. (Submitted on September 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2015
2. 140 First Street and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
