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

Bernard Wiese House

c. 1855

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2019

1. Bernard Wiese House Marker

Inscription. Tobacconist and wine merchant Bernard Wiese used this structure as his home and shop. Eduard Robyn included this building in his lithograph of Washington produced in 1859.

Erected 2009 by City of Washington, Missouri. (Marker Number 10.)

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 1855.

Location. 38° 33.758′ N, 91° 0.896′ W. Marker is in Washington, Missouri, in Franklin County. Marker is on West Front Street east of Olive Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 West Front 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. Tibbe Power Company (within shouting distance of this marker); John Schwegmann House (within shouting distance of this marker); Schwegmann House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Tibbe Power Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bleckman Building (about 400 feet away); Missouri Meerschaum Company (about 500 feet away); Pacific Railroad Depot

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(about 500 feet away); Washington's Railroad History (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2019

2. Bernard Wiese House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.