Weston in Platte County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
"Hell's Half Acre"
Market Street
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2011
1. "Hell's Half Acre" Marker
In Weston's early boom days, the Missouri River ran at the foot of Main Street, adjacent to this area of town. Most of the buildings were occupied by low rent hotels, saloons and dance halls. In 1851, Weston newspapers advertised fifteen saloons.
Erected by The Historic Weston Experience - Preserve America. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 39° 24.649′ N, 94° 54.19′ W. Marker is in Weston, Missouri, in Platte County. Marker is on Market Street near Blackhawk Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 725 Market Street, Weston MO 64098, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Yocum-Benner Buildings (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Weston, Missouri, Jail (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Weston (about 400 feet away); Doppler Building (about 400 feet away); Mitchell Building (about 400 feet away); St. George Hotel (about 500 feet away); "Bear Medison Island"
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Also see . . . Weston, Missouri, History. (Submitted on July 11, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2011
2. "Hell's Half Acre" Marker
At left of photo, in front of street pole
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 724 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
