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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
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On West Main Street east of Elm Street, on the right when traveling east.
After four years in business, Joseph H. Schmidt purchased this building in 1880 and his "Schmidt Boss Jewelers" continued for 110 years through three generations of the Schmidt family. — — Map (db m124323) HM
On West 2nd Street west of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built to house Fred Schnier's sewing machine and tailoring business, it also showcased his wife Katharina's handmaid hair goods shop. The family resided here for two generations. — — Map (db m124404) HM
On Lafayette Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Lafayette Street.
Fritz Schuenemeyer built this structure in 1880 and operated a saloon here. Later the business was sold to and continued by Joseph Stamm. — — Map (db m169265) HM
On West Front Street east of Olive Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built by John F. Schwegmann, a miller, whose business was located across Olive Street. This home was built to accommodate Schwegmann's rural customers who brought their grain to town for milling. — — Map (db m132887) HM
On East 2nd Street west of Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
A group supporting the Confederacy established this church under the leadership of Dr. Benjamin Burch. In 1883 it became the Crispus Attucks African-American School, later the Vocational Agriculture building for the Washington School District. — — Map (db m124406) HM
On West Main Street east of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling east.
The parish dates back to 1834 when founded by twelve immigrant German families. This third church structure was constructed between January 1866 and March 1869 under the leadership of Father Martin Seisl, S.J. — — Map (db m124391) HM
On West 2nd Street just east of Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west.
The cornerstone was laid for a new convent built large enough to accommodate future school rooms on June 15, 1890. In 1960, property was purchased nearby for a convent and the southern half of this structure was built to house a growing Catholic . . . — — Map (db m169273) HM
On West 2nd Street just east of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built during the pastorate of Fr. Alex Mathaushek, the cornerstone of this rectory was laid June 10, 1883. Originally, a brick-walled garden stood immediately to the east but was later removed during construction of the drive leading up to the . . . — — Map (db m169274) HM
On Walnut Street at East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Street.
Built by the congregation of St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church under the guidance of trustees William Hawkins, Peter Elkins, Emmett Jackson, Charles Taylor and others. This building served as their house of worship until 2004. In . . . — — Map (db m169276) HM
On West 2nd Street at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on West 2nd Street.
George Tamm, a German immigrant, bought this lot from Bernard Fricke in 1863. Tamm and his son Charles had their shoe business and residence here until 1925. The addition was added after the Tamms' ownership. — — Map (db m124402) HM
On Elm Street north of West Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
The mural turns the corner to face viewers approaching the Riverfront Park.
The evening sky turns to night.
The 1900's to the present are illustrated in the letters of "Missouri".
M - In 1907, Roberts, Johnson, and Rand Shoe . . . — — Map (db m124361) HM
On West 8th Street west of Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling west.
The John B. Busch Washington Brewery And Malt House
In about 1854 John Baptiste Busch together with his older brother, Henry Busch, and a friend, Fred Gersie, started the Washington Brewery and Malt House at Jefferson and Eighth Street. John . . . — — Map (db m125024) HM
On West Front Street west of Elm Street, on the right when traveling west.
Washington Railroad Depot Burns
Confederate General Marmaduke's forces were advancing on Washington as October 1864 approached, with fear and widespread panic among the town's residents. Many citizens crossed the river to evade the advance of . . . — — Map (db m239173) HM
On West Main Street at Elm Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
Ethnic Heritage: Located in the strongest area of German settlement in Missouri, Washington by the 1850s was a predominantly German town and remained so until the post World War I years. With a German newspaper, church and parochial schools, . . . — — Map (db m124360) HM
On West Main Street at Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
John D. Grothaus and John G. Droege operated a general merchandise store at this location from 1867 until Grothaus's death in 1876. The Grothaus family has since leased the property to various businesses. — — Map (db m124325) HM
"Set out early…passed wood river [today's Dubois Creek near Washington, Missouri] on the Lbd [larboard or south] Side… Camped at the mouth of a Creek called River a Chauritte [La Charrette] above a Small french village of 7 houses and . . . — — Map (db m61610) HM
On West 2nd Street west of Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling west.
The theatre was built to present plays in German to the local German speaking population. In 1866 this theatrical society merged with the Turn Verein. The structure was then used by the Grand Army of the Republic and became known as Liberty Hall. . . . — — Map (db m124403) HM
On Cedar Street at West 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Cedar Street.
Constructed between c. 1857-1941, District buildings are good representative examples of major styles and types of Washington, Missouri's historic structures, illustrating the evolution of a 19th century German immigrant community into a small 20th . . . — — Map (db m132890) HM
On West Front Street west of Olive Street, on the right when traveling east.
This building was the second of three electrical plants built by Anton Tibbe Sr. It was completed in 1904. Tibbe was responsible for bringing both electricity and telephone service to Washington in the 1890's. — — Map (db m132886) HM
On West Front Street east of Olive Street, on the right when traveling east.
In December of 1915, amid much fanfare, this power plant came online. Remarkable for that era, this building housed two 75-horsepower generators. Theodore Link of St. Louis Union Station fame was the architect. — — Map (db m132889) HM
On East 4th Street near Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
In recognition of three brothers who served their country in the armed forces and returned home to serve their community.
Marvin Unnerstall
"Sparky"
Park Commission
1968-1980
Elmer Unnerstall
Board of Public Works . . . — — Map (db m124519) HM WM
On East 5th Street at Missouri Highway 47, on the right when traveling east on East 5th Street.
Dedicated to the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces so the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness might prevail. Many times they are called upon to prove that only courage and sacrifice can keep freedom alive . . . — — Map (db m124410) WM
On West Main Street west of Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.
Robert Voss built this structure in 1876. The Bank of Washington used it from 1877-1880. Kruel's Five and Dime Store was here for much of the 20th century. The Modern Woodmen of America and Odd Fellows Lodge met here. — — Map (db m169266) HM
Characterized by old world charm of its German heritage, Washington was founded by William G. Owens who bought acreage here 1828, at the Missouri River ferry then called Washington Landing, Lucinda Young Owens, his widow, filed the town plat, . . . — — Map (db m61607) HM
On Elm Street at West Second Street, on the right when traveling north on Elm Street.
Built in 1868 by developer C. H. Kahmann it served as the C. Kegelmann Cigar Fctory until 1889. Julius Rombach and Paul Schmidle had their bakery here until the partners split in 1902, Schmidle stayed until 1920. The rear addition was an early . . . — — Map (db m133200) HM
On Lafayette Street at East 5th Street on Lafayette Street.
East-facing:
Home of Lucinda Owens, official founder of Washington.
November 20, 1909 - November 20, 1984
This monument
dedicated to
the citizens of Washington, Missouri
by Franklin County Mercantile Bank
in . . . — — Map (db m124394) HM
On West Front Street east of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Pacific Railroad became a reality in Washington in February, 1855. This event allowed Washington to become the largest and most industrialized city in Franklin County. Many changes have occurred since that time within the railroad system. . . . — — Map (db m124372) HM
This building was erected by the Interstate Gas and Waterworks Company. The building served not only as a pumping station for Washington's water supply but also as the home of the proprietor. — — Map (db m61587) HM
The citizens of Washington hereby commemorate the Sister City partnership between the City of Marbach am Neckar, Germany and the City of Washington, Missouri. Recognizing the value of mutual understanding to world peace, we unite in contributing . . . — — Map (db m61644) HM
On West Front Street at Elm Street, on the right when traveling east on West Front Street.
Hotelkeeper William Wolf had this building constructed in 1869. It was one of several inns and hotels located alongside the railroad tracks and near the depot. Wolf later sold this hotel and started a hotel in Pacific, Missouri. The building has had . . . — — Map (db m124364) HM
On West Front Street at Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling east on West Front Street.
This house was purchased by Zachariah and Amelia Foss in 1848. Zachariah was a cabinetmaker and Amelia was a teacher of English-speaking children. The house served as a school and is Washington's oldest surviving frame structure. The cellar was . . . — — Map (db m124369) HM
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