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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Franklin County, Missouri
Union is the county seat for Franklin County
Adjacent to Franklin County, Missouri
Crawford County(31) ► Gasconade County(58) ► Jefferson County(38) ► St. Charles County(233) ► St. Louis County(607) ► Warren County(27) ► Washington County(10) ►
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Near West Fitzgerald Avenue (U.S. 50) west of West 6th Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Rock Island Railroad was completed through Gerald in March, 1901. In 1902, a depot was built. Destroyed by fire, the present depot was erected to replace it and was operational until March, 1975, when the Rock Island Railroad filed bankruptcy. . . . — — Map (db m132879) HM
On West Fitzgerald Avenue (U.S. 50) east of South West End Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to all
veterans and those
who follow their
tradition of service &
sacrifice to our nation
WWI
1914-1918
This memorial is dedicated in honor of the valiant men and women who rendered unyielding service to the cause of . . . — — Map (db m132878) WM
On Pinetum Loop Road south of Historic Route 66 (State Highway 100), on the right when traveling south.
Missouri Botanical Garden Arboretum
and Nature Reserve
has been designated a
National Environmental
Education Landmark
This site possesses distinctive values
in revealing significant natural and
cultural processes through . . . — — Map (db m186591) HM
On State Highway T just west of Laretto Ridge Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Bethel
Methodist Church
Erected 1868
Placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m169291) HM
Near Main Street east of Cottonwood, on the right when traveling west.
"The wind being favorable, we made 18 miles today. We passed in the morning several islands, the largest is Buffalo (Boeuf) Island, which separated from the southern side by a small channel which receives the waters of Buffalo (Boeuf) Creek. . . . — — Map (db m132881) HM
On Cottonwood just north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition faced many obstacles and challenges on their journey to the west and the Missouri River was among the mightiest. The Corps of Discovery rowed and pulled with a heavy rope (cordelle) up the uncharted Missouri River's . . . — — Map (db m169286) HM
On Main Street at Miller Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
While trapping for beaver along the Jefferson's Fork River in the fall of 1808, John Colter and his companion, John Potts, were surprised by a war party of Blackfeet braves. With no chance to escape Colter came ashore while Potts retreated and was . . . — — Map (db m121297) HM
On Main Street at Miller Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
John Colter's nearly three years with the Lewis & Clark Expedition had hardened him for a life in the mountains. He had survived cold, hunger, grizzly bears, and Indians. It was the lure of wealth from beaver pelts that kept him in the West from . . . — — Map (db m121298) HM
On Main Street west of Cottonwood, on the right when traveling west. Reported damaged.
Originally a wood yard and steamboat stop along the Missouri River called Miller's Landing, the City of New Haven was first platted in 1856. Today, New Haven is home to over 2,000 residents, an award-winning school, artist community, and thriving . . . — — Map (db m132880) HM
Near Main Street west of Miller Street, on the right when traveling west.
Steamboat travel was gaining momentum when Philip Miller saw this tract of land along the Missouri river and felt it would be an ideal wood yard. On June 23, 1836, Miller bought the land and began supplying wood to fuel the steamboats. Soon this . . . — — Map (db m132883) HM
On Main Street at Miller Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Early prominent Missouri River port, New Haven was settled about 1805 and was first named Millers Landing for pioneer Philip Miller.
The Pacific R.R. (MO. PAC.) reached here in 1855 and the town was laid out and renamed the next year.
John . . . — — Map (db m121231) HM
On Main Street at Miller Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
John Colter, a Virginia native was recruited in Kentucky by Meriwether Lewis, to serve in the Lewis & Clark Expedition, October 1803. Colter became a valued member of the Corps of Discovery, serving as a hunter and scout. When Colter asked to leave . . . — — Map (db m121294) HM
On Miller Street at Miller Street, on the left when traveling east on Miller Street.
Born about the time of the American Revolution John Colter was enlisted as a private in the Lewis and Clark Expedition at Maysville, Kentucky in October, 1803. He began the expedition as an oarsman but because of his skills as a woodsman was . . . — — Map (db m121295) HM
On Miller Street at Miller Street, on the left when traveling east on Miller Street.
Private John Colter was among the first members to be recruited by Captain Meriwether Lewis for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Colter was a skillful hunter, scout, and translator and he quickly became a valuable member of the party.
After almost . . . — — Map (db m121296) HM
On State Highway 100, 0.1 miles east of Buchheit Road, on the right when traveling west.
His (John Colter's) veracity was never questioned among us and his character was that of a true American backwoodsman. He was about thirty-five years of age, five feet ten inches in height and wore an open, ingenious, and pleasing . . . — — Map (db m169282) HM
On Main west of Miller St, on the right when traveling west.
For nearly a century ferryboats docked along the river bank below. Beginning in 1831, at a site one mile west of here called Griswoll City, a ferryboat poled across the river daily. By the late 1800's ferryboats were making hourly trips from New . . . — — Map (db m236383) HM
On Main Street west of Cottonwood Street, on the left when traveling east.
With the arrival of the Pacific Railroad in 1855 Miller's Landing became a railroad town. Track was laid westward from St. Louis beginning in 1851. Progress was slow and it was 1865 before St. Louis and Kansas City were connected by rail. The . . . — — Map (db m121293) HM
On Miller Street, on the left when traveling east on Miller Street.
In 1804-06, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led about 40 soldiers and boatmen on an epic journey. President Thomas Jefferson commissioned this "Corps of Discovery" to find a route to the Pacific Ocean through the newly acquired Louisiana . . . — — Map (db m121299) HM
On Main Street west of Miller Street, on the left when traveling east.
”Set out a 7 OClock after a hard rain & Wind, & proceed on verry well under Sale The wind favourable today we made 18 mile wind & rain Closed the Day ”
William Clark, May 26, 1804
The Lewis and Clark Expedition passed by . . . — — Map (db m121300) HM
On Wall Street just east of Maupin Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Historic site of early Christian church and public school. Named to honor pioneer family whose members organized the first congregation in 1856. — — Map (db m169283) HM
On East Osage Street (Old U.S. 66) east of North Elm Street, on the right when traveling west.
This World War II era Quonset hut, with a unique stone faηade was built here in 1950. It started out as a family-run dry cleaning business by the original owners. Over the years it has been a photo studio and the home of several roadside diners . . . — — Map (db m205178) HM
On North 2nd Street at West Union Street, on the right when traveling north on North 2nd Street.
Dedicated to those who served, fought and gave their lives for our country
They served with honor
Now we serve them
Forever remembered
Let freedom ring
Colwell Harris
H. Saylor
B.N. Lane
Paul Williams
F. Bruce . . . — — Map (db m169301) WM
On West Walnut Street, 0.1 miles west of North 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
In 1864, the Confederate Army mounted a major incursion into Missouri, designed to liberate the state from federal control. Known as Price's Expedition, a force of 12,000 cavalry and mounted infantry, under the command of former Missouri governor . . . — — Map (db m169299) HM
On South 4th Street at West Meramec Street, on the left when traveling south on South 4th Street.
Presented to American Legion Post 320 upon disbandment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5608 Jan,12 1955.
In memory of H. R. Sutter K.I.A. Korea W.F. Funke J.A. Johnson Sr. O.R. Ritchey — — Map (db m191389) HM WM
The City of Pacific, once known as Franklin, takes its name from the railroad that bustles through town. Up to the time of the Civil War only the Pacific Railroad ran from St. Louis to this point.
The main line of the Pacific Railroad was . . . — — Map (db m168408) HM
On East Orleans Street at South 1st Street, on the left when traveling east on East Orleans Street.
Worlds Fair, St. Louis, Missouri
McHugh Dailey Opera House
Reconstructed from the 1904 World's Fair
Grand opening New Years Eve 1908 — — Map (db m191390) HM
On St. Albans Road at Studio Road, on the left when traveling south on St. Albans Road.
Head's Store
St. Albans, MO
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1892 — — Map (db m169296) HM
On West Gravois Avenue (Old U.S. 66) at Old U.S. 66, on the right when traveling south on West Gravois Avenue.
For those who
served in Vietnam
They gave their full
measure of devotion
Killed in Action
Richard P. Bartle
Gary R. Burnett
Steven C. Bush
John A. Claggett
Charles H. Cook
Scott H. Cook
Kenneth W. Cowsert . . . — — Map (db m169323) WM
Near Interstate 44, 14 miles west of Gravois Road (Missouri Route 30), in the median.
Extended employment sheltered workshop programs in America began in the state of Missouri, in the city of Sedalia in 1965, when a parent campaigned for a vocational program to better the life of his disabled child; who was finished with school . . . — — Map (db m139733) HM
On West Gravois Avenue (Old U.S. 66) at Old U.S. 66, on the right when traveling west on West Gravois Avenue.
Caring and Remembering
Vietnam veterans and friends, dedicated 11-11-88
To the honor and memory of all World War II veterans
In remembrance of Leslie J. Reed 1919-1998
To the memory of all veterans of all wars
American Legion Post . . . — — Map (db m169319) WM
Near Highway West (State Highway W). Reported missing.
In the early 1870's he and his band used the cavern on numerous occasions because it afforded a complete hideout for men and horses — — Map (db m156382) HM
Near Highway West (State Highway W), on the right.
As far back as anyone can recall, the cave on the right bank of Meramec River, one hundred miles upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River, was called Saltpeter Cave. Anyone venturing into Saltpeter, or any of the other large . . . — — Map (db m173410) HM
On West Washington Street at Taylor Street, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street.
Hereupon are inscribed the names of the community's heroic youth, who at the very beginning of life's alluring promises to them, laid down their lives in their country's defense and so gave "the last full measure of devotion"
World War I . . . — — Map (db m169281) WM
On Progress Parkway at Mel Goers Drive, on the right when traveling north on Progress Parkway.
This memorial is dedicated to all veterans of the United States Armed Forces who sustained physical or emotional wounds and disabilities while defending the rights and freedoms of all Americans.
No words can truly express our unending . . . — — Map (db m169312) WM
Lynching in America
Thousands of Black people were the victims of racial terror lynching in the United States between 1865 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism intended to intimidate Black . . . — — Map (db m240259) HM
On South Oak Street at East Main Street, on the left when traveling south on South Oak Street.
The solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom
Abraham Lincoln
Dedicated to the Veterans of Franklin County — — Map (db m124310) WM
On East Main Street east of East State Street, on the right when traveling west.
The City of Union was founded in 1825. It was the second county seat of Franklin County, replacing New Port, which served the county from the time it separated from St. Louis County in 1818. In 1859, John T. Vitt constructed the brick building . . . — — Map (db m124309) HM
On West Front Street east of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
The first train arrived in Washington, Missouri, in 1855. That event confirmed Washington's position as the major transportation center in Franklin County. The railroad town's first railroad depot was destroyed in a Civil War raid on October 2, . . . — — Map (db m121238) HM
On Cedar Street at West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Cedar Street.
When the School Sisters of Notre Dame arrived in Washington in 1859, they lived in a house built from the logs of the first St. Francis Borgia Church. In 1860, the Parish built a new convent and school for the Sisters, known as St. Mary's . . . — — Map (db m169270) HM
On Cedar Street at West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Cedar Street.
St. Francis Borgia's high school program was established in 1901 with fourteen girls and nine boys in the first class. In 1933, its first four year, fully accredited, high school program was introduced. The 1935 school building was built to . . . — — Map (db m169268) HM
On West Main Street east of Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.
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. — — Map (db m124329) HM
On State Highway 47 south of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Within this block, known since 1959 as Krog Park, lie the bodies of many early settlers of Washington. The town of Bassora was founded October 8, 1836 and this block was set aside for the city's cemetery. In 1847 this cemetery received the . . . — — Map (db m124423) HM
On Elm Street south of West Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Originally a one story structure owned by Miss Julia Beckmann; she had a stationary and book business here until 1892 when she sold the building to the Trentmann family. Miss Beckmann had two additional "bays" which she rented to other shop keepers. — — Map (db m124314) HM
On West Front Street east of Olive Street, on the right when traveling east.
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. — — Map (db m132888) HM
On West Main Street east of Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.
Henry Bertelsmann lived and worked in this building for nearly thirty years, operating a furniture shop where he also built coffins and skiffs. — — Map (db m124358) HM
Johann "Friedrich" Bleckmann built his first blacksmith shop in 1834. His son Fritz and grandson Henry J. built the eastern part of this building in 1888.
"Bleckman's" is the oldest business in Washington. — — Map (db m124389) HM
On West Main Street east of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
John F. Bleckman began business here in 1856. He was joined by son Henry in 1880. The family lived upstairs and continued business here until about 1914 when the business relocated. — — Map (db m124390) HM
On Cedar Street at West 2nd Street on Cedar Street.
St. Francis Borgia Catholic Parish was established in 1834 and serviced by the Jesuit Missionaries from St. Charles, Missouri. The Parish's current church is the third church built and was constructed in 1869. The bell tower houses three bells . . . — — Map (db m169271) HM
For about five years, the Kahmann family operated a hotel and saloon here. John Boland then conducted the Commercial Hotel for about fifteen years, at which time it was sold to and enlarged by Elijah Zumwalt. — — Map (db m124315) HM
On Elm Street south of East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Erected in 1891, this addition created a dining room to the north and a "sample room" to the south for salesmen to show wares. Elijah Zumwalt managed the Commercial Hotel from 1888-1921 and became the owner in 1892. The Kahmann Pork Packing Plant . . . — — Map (db m124312) HM
On Elm Street north of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built by developer C.H. Kahmann, for fifty-one years this was Dickbrader Hardware. Since then it has been an eating establishment, housing the Olympia Candy Kitchen, Mealer's Cafe and Cowan's Restaurant. — — Map (db m124313) HM
On West Main Street west of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1867 John G. Droege opened Droege's Mercantile Food Store on Main Street in Downtown Washington. He was followed by Cecilia Jack, Firmin and Butch & Judy Droege. This building was built in 1896. — — Map (db m124359) HM
On West Main Street west of Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.
Busch entered the implement and hardware business in 1882 and built this structure five years later. He also served as a three-term mayor for the City of Washington. — — Map (db m124324) HM
On West Main Street just east of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling west.
Probably built as a two family home, this structure was built by Francis Arnold Becker of St. Albans, Missouri in 1871 and upon his death in 1886 was willed to his son Louis. — — Map (db m169275) HM
Joerden occupied this structure with his general store for about forty years. In the early twentieth century, it housed a bakery owned by Julius Rombach. — — Map (db m124327) HM
On West Main Street at Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
G. Henry Herweck, a barber with two barber apprentices erected this building in 1869. Later businesses included Bihr's Millinery Store and Kuhlmann's Drug Store. — — Map (db m169264) HM
On West 4th Street west of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Permanent settlers began arriving in the area of present-day Washington, Missouri, in the 1790s. After former United States President George Washington died at his Virginia estate in 1799, numerous cities, counties and a state were named in his . . . — — Map (db m124397) HM
On State Highway 47 south of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
William Owens realized the potential for a town at the site of "Washington Landing" on the Missouri River. He purchased property including the landing and began to sell city lots as early as 1829.
Owens' murder in 1834 led to his estate being . . . — — Map (db m124413) HM
On West Main Street east of Elm Street, on the right when traveling west.
Herkstroeter established his men's clothing business in 1875 and built this structure four years later. His descendants continued business until 1923. Bocklage Menswear built the addition in 1947. — — Map (db m124322) HM
On Cedar Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Cedar Street.
Having been in business with partners L. H. Peistrup and C. H. Herkstroeter since 1861, John D. Hibbeler relocated to this building from Elm and Main Streets. Later operating solely, records show that the Hibbeler General Merchandise Store remained . . . — — Map (db m124388) HM
On Jefferson Street north of East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Historic
Log House
built
on this site
c. 1835
by George Gottfied Beyreis
Rehabilitated 1994-1997
by
Downtown Washington, Inc. Volunteers — — Map (db m124401) HM
On High Street at West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on High Street.
Edwin A. Mische
Max Wm. Mueller
Ewald Mense
Walter J. Oberhaus
Groegry C Bieker
Otto Geo. Hesse
Paul Thater
Louis H. Hoeing
John H. Barlage
Ben F. Czeschin
Oscar M. Bramel
Aug. Schroeder — — Map (db m132884) WM
On High Street at West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on High Street.
Joseph A. Monzyk
Victor F. Diener
Herbert H. Koch
Vincent Sunderdick
Edward E. Hiatte
George H. Stolte
Donald L. Rector
Joseph H. Seifert
Raymond J. Schulte
Louis H. Hanneken
Joseph J. Westermeyer . . . — — Map (db m132885) WM
On West Main Street at Elm Street on West Main Street.
Foss constructed this building for his newspaper business. He was the proprietor of the "Observer" for several years and then in the insurance business. this building later housed the First National Bank. — — Map (db m124321) HM
On West Front Street east of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling east.
Washington began in the area of Front and Lafayette Streets. The John Clayton Inn was located near the natural river landing site used in early times. Erected by John Clayton, this inn/boardinghouse is one of Washington's oldest surviving . . . — — Map (db m124366) HM
Near South Lake Shore Drive at Grand Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Built by Louis Kohmueller, a son of Frederick who had emigrated from Osnabruck, Germany in 1843 and purchased what once was an 80 acre farmstead. Clay was mined extensively here for brick manufacturing purposes. — — Map (db m169278) HM
On East Fifth Street at Hancock Street, on the left when traveling west on East Fifth Street.
In Honor and Memory of Those Who Served in the Korean War
54,246 U.S. dead.
33,651 killed in action.
103,000 U.S. wounded.
8,179 U.S. Missing in Action.
7,000 Prisoners of War
Only 3,450 returned
51% died in prison camps.
389 . . . — — Map (db m124411) WM
On West Front Street east of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling east.
Kentucky natives William G. and Lucinda Owens came to Missouri in 1818. William soon became the leading politician of newly created Franklin County. In 1827 he purchased a farm and ferry boat at Washington Landing. On July 4, 1829, he began to sell . . . — — Map (db m124370) HM
On East 2nd Street east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Miss Krog taught German in the Washington Public Schools and piano lessons out of her home. She built this attractive home and lived here until her death in 1917. — — Map (db m124407) HM
On West Main Street just east of Elm Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built by the Kahmann family, records indicate that ownership of this structure passed to and from the Mense family several times. Different members of that family conducted a general store here for over fifteen years. — — Map (db m169267) HM
On West Front Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west on West Front Street.
Dutch immigrant Henry Tibbe and his son Anton began production of corncob pipes in 1869. The first portion of the factory was completed in 1883. The corncob pipe made Washington famous around the world. — — Map (db m124375) HM
On West Front Street at Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on West Front Street.
Increased passenger traffic led railroad officials to replace the old frame depot with the new structure located immediately west of the original site. The frame building was rolled to its present site and became the freight depot. — — Map (db m124363) HM
On West Front Street east of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
For several years, Washington's Mayor John J. Ernst, the city council and other officials repeatedly petitioned the Missouri Pacific Railway Company to build a new depot at Washington. Finally, work on the improvement was started early in 1923. . . . — — Map (db m121242) HM
On Cedar Street at West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Cedar Street.
On All Saints Day, November 1, 1859, the first three School Sisters of Notre Dame arrived in Washington, 36 years before their order arrived in St. Louis. Throughout the years, the Sisters' living quarters were located in a number of different . . . — — Map (db m169272) HM
On West Front Street near Elm Street, on the right when traveling east.
C.H. Kahmann had Pacific House built as a tavern and hotel to accommodate passengers on the just-completed Pacific Railroad. Sold to Frederick Wohlgemuth in 1857, it has continued as a tavern under numerous owners. — — Map (db m124362) HM
On West Front Street at Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west on West Front Street.
Washington's first depot was destroyed by fire during a raid by General Sterling Price in 1864. It was originally east of the current brick depot. The present structure is believed to be the oldest surviving frame depot west of the Mississippi River. — — Map (db m124374) HM
This marker commemorates Robert Frazer, a member of the Corps of Discovery, on the occasion of the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Listed as a witness in the trial of United States vs. Robert Westcott, Frazer wrote to President . . . — — Map (db m61608) HM
On West Front Street east of Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.
August Roettger completed this structure for two businesses. He had a woodworking shop in the lower level and his wife operated an inn on the upper floors. Local architect Otto Brix is credited with the building design. — — Map (db m124365) HM
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