Washington in Franklin County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Bank of Washington

1880

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 6, 2018

1. Bank of Washington Marker

Inscription. In 1880 the Bank of Washington constructed this Italianate style building. The bank remained here until 1923. From 1877 to 1880, the bank was located in the building adjacent to the west.

Erected 2011 by City of Washington, Missouri. (Marker Number 21.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, City of Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 38° 33.618′ N, 91° 0.721′ W. Marker is in Washington, Missouri, in Franklin County. Marker is on West Main Street east of Oak Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 West Main Street, Washington MO 63090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frank Joerden Building (a few steps from this marker); Bertelsmann Building (a few steps from this marker); Voss Bazaar (a few steps from this marker); Droege's Mercantile Food Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grothaus Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward G. Busch Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Schuenemeyer Saloon

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Roettger Inn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Also see . . . Washington Historical Society Self-Guided Tour. (Submitted on March 19, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 6, 2018

2. Bank of Washington Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.