U.S. Route 40 - Historic Sites

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Historic Sites - Missouri

Here are links to some notable historc sites found along Route 40.

Union Station Power House (Saint Louis, MO)

Daniel D. Griffith House (Saint Charles, MO)
"Built in 1836. Now a private residence......."

Schuetzenfest Hall (site) (Wright City, MO)
"Built in 1870. Has since been replaced with a modern structure......."

Frame House (site) (Danville, MO)
"Built in 1840. Razed in 1940......."

Frame House (Danville, MO)
"Built ca. 1840......."

Van Horn Tavern (Thrailkeld's Tavern) (Columbia, MO)
"Probably built between 1829-30 by David Gentry, this is one of the oldest taverns still standing in Missouri. Ishmael Van Horn acquired the property ......"

Charlie Campbell House (Rocheport, MO)
"Built in 1850. This buildoing is now an antiques shop......."

George Wilcox House (Rocheport, MO)
"Built in 1840......."

Old Church (Rocheport, MO)
"Built 1845......."

Thespian Hall (Boonville, MO)

Main Street Pub (Boonville, MO)
"Built in 1865. Was the home to the Central National Bank......."

Harry S. Truman National Historic Site (Independence, MO)

Harry S. Truman Library and Museum (Independence, MO)

Harry S. Truman Home (Independence, MO)

Harry S. Truman Boyhood Home (Independence, MO)

Old Jackson County Courthouse (site) (Kansas City, MO)
"Opened in 1892. This location is now a highway overpass......."

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Last updated: 2010-08-10 20:12:24


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