Historic Elgin-Cottrell House FOR SALE

The Historic Elgin Cottrell home was built in 1845 by Hezekiah Elgin, a river-boat captain. This is Clarksville’s grandest home that has been restored impeccably by its current owner. Mississippi River views can be enjoyed from your double front porch. Your own perch for bald eagle watching. 3 Fireplaces grace the two parlors and the kitchen. Every room has been decorated with period wallpaper and window treatments. The home is a dream space for any antique enthusiast. You will appreciate that this home has new plumbing, hot water heaters, HVAC systems and electric service. The home and basement have had extensively tuck-pointing. The front and side porches have been completely rebuilt. Transforming this house into the showplace that it is now has been a true “labor of love” by the current owner. This is a rare buy and a treasure that you will adore. Recently featured in Victorian Homes, this home is being offered with the option of all contents being included.

$325,000 for the house; $500,000 for the house and all contents.

http://elgincottrellhouse.canbyours.com/

Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty, 314-607-5555, tedwight@aol.com

May 26, 2011October 11, 2017

Rockford School House, Eolia, Missouri

This is my cousins’ and Aunt’s house at Rockford Farms. The irises and peonies were in top form this year.

May 25, 2011

Griffith-McCune House, Eolia, MO

You may be tired of hearing about the Landmark's Association tour, though here is more! Nothing gets you more motivated to spruce up your house than a party or putting it on a tour. Well I had good intentions of taking a few days off and doing some painting and cleaning of my own. Well my real estate business has been busy and clients come first… I ran out of time. Finding someone to clean an old farmhouse is difficult…after three calls to potential maids that got unreturned….I turned to Craigslist. I found a nice girl from Troy, MO that was willing to take the cleaning project on. Farmhouse cleaning is different than the light-dusting in-town…there is serious dirt and bugs to clean up. She did a great job! I thought of driving my St. Louis maid..Martha out, though she does not speak much English and I was not coming home on the same day to bring her home. The country may have scared her. Larry and his crew took on replastering and painting an upper bedroom that needed attention. I realized that I "redid" that room over 25 years ago….I was so proud of the Waverly floral boarder….now it is Wedgewood Blue. Don't look at the decorating too closely…the farm house gets everything that people do not want anymore in the city.

The House is on the National Registry as the Griffith- McCune Farmstead. Circa 1850.

May 15, 2011

215 N 3rd St, Louisiana, MO 63353 FOR SALE

"Breathtaking 1892 Queen Ann Stone and Brick Historic Home! Elegant gem tastefully done modern day updates combined with stunning historic restoration. Enjoy entertaining in the spacious and elegant living room. Gleaming Hard Wood Floors. Updated kitchen adjoins Butler's Pantry. All appliances stay along with washer and dryer. Make sure you admire the original woodwork of the staircase which leads to the 3 bedrooms on the second floor. Ceiling fans in each bedroom. Updated antique historic lighting fixtures. 3 Car Detached Garage has plenty of extra storage. Wind the day down by relaxing on this beautiful screened in porch or strolling in your serene backyard filled with mature trees and plantings. Other features include zoned central air and heating and security system." $235,000

Listed byAnn Pluemer, Coldwell Banker Gunkdaker Premier, 314-963-9494

May 12, 2011

Landmark Association’s Pike County Ramble Coming Sat., May 21st

There is still room left on the Landmark Association's Pike County Ramble. Click HERE to find out more.

"Pike County, this lovely land of large farms with gracious homes dating to the early 1800's, has long been known as the Little Dixie of Missouri. This tour will focus on the areas around Eolia, Clarksville and Paynesville. You will visit historic St. John's Church – the first Episcopalian Church West of the Mississippi; the Griffith McCune Farmstead wit its spacious brick house, original smoke house and octagonal barn; historic Elgin Cottrell Home; Three Barn Farm and more! Lunch will be enjoyed in Clarksville at the popular Station Restaurant at Overlook Farm with extra time for visiting the charming antique shops and putting your toes in the Mississippi!"

Here is just a sample of some of the important structures that the tour will see…..

April 5, 2011

25795 PIKE 244, Clarksville, MO 63336 FOR SALE!

THIS HOME THAT WAS BUILT IN 1860 ON 7+ AC. HAS THE GRAND FEEL OF WEALTH FROM THE ERA OF THE 1800'S, FROM THE TALL CEILINGS, LARGE SIZE ROOMS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, TRIM WORK, FIREPLACES IN EVERY ROOM, TO THE HAND CRAFTED STAIRWAY. THE HILL TOP SETTING WAS CLEARLY CHOSEN FOR THE MAGNIFICENT VIEWS IN EVERY DIRECTION. IT'S A MUST SEE !! ABOUT 45MINS. FROM LAKE ST. LOUIS $274,900

Listed by Barb Lawless, Tom Shaw Realtors 636-532-1922

March 23, 2011

Landmarks Association Coming to Pike County!

Spring RAMBLE to Pike County

May 21, 2011 | 8:00am til 6:00pm, Saturday

St. John's Church. Courtesy of Ted Wight.

Pike County, this lovely land of large farms with gracious homes dating to the early 1800's, has long been known as the Little Dixie of Missouri. This tour will focus on the areas around Eolia, Clarksville and Paynesville. You will visit historic St. John's Church – the first Episcopalian Church West of the Mississippi; the Griffith McCune Farmstead wit its spacious brick house, original smoke house and cotagonal barn; historic Elgin Cottrell Home; Three Barn Farm and more! Lunch will be enjoyed in Clarksville at the popular Station Restaurant at Overlook Farm with extra time for visiting the charming antiqu shops and putting your toes in the Mississippi!

The trip will depart from and return to 911 Washington Avenue. Boarding for the motorcoach will occur at the rear of the Lammert Building. All-day parking ($4 typically) is available in adjacent lots.

Limited to 50 participants. $65 per person, $75 per person for non-members. Reservations may be made by calling 314.421.6474.

January 13, 2011

Pike County Historic Landmarks

Pike County, Missouri

Lock and Dam No. 24 Historic District (District)
350 N. First St., Clarksville, Missouri

Bethel Chapel AME Church (Church) [Map]
Jct. of 6th and Tennessee Sts., Louisiana, Missouri

Capt. George and Attella Barnard House (House) [Map]
2009/2109 Georgia St., Louisiana, Missouri
Also known as: Keith, Atella Jane, House; Jackson, Julius C., House

Charles Bacon House (House) [Map]
819 Kentucky St., Louisiana, Missouri

City Market (Commercial building) [Map]
125 S. Main St., Louisiana, Missouri
Also known as: W.H. Brown Grocery, Central Cash & Carry

Clarksville Historic District (District) [Map]
Roughly bounded by Lewis, Front, Virginia and 3rd Sts., Clarksville, Missouri
Also known as: See Also:Clifford-Wirick House

Clifford-Wyrick House (House) [Map]
105 S. 2nd St., Clarksville, Missouri

Cummins & Co. Meloan General Store (Commercial building) [Map]
Jct. of Middle and Water Sts., NW corner, Paynesville, Missouri
Also known as: Meloan & Guy; Forgey,A.J.,Department Stores

Georgia Street Historic District (District) [Map]
Roughly Georgia St. between Main and Seventh Sts., Louisiana, Missouri

Goodman–Stark House (House) [Map]
601 N. Third St., Louisiana, Missouri
Also known as: Stark–Unsell House

Gov. Lloyd Crow Stark House and Carriage House (House) [Map]
1401 Georgia St., Louisiana, Missouri
Also known as: Stark Mansion

Griffith–McCune Farmstead Historic District (District) [Map]
MO WW E of jct. with MO D, Eolia, Missouri
Also known as: Rockford Farm

James Beauchamp Clark House (House) [Map]
204 E. Champ Clark Dr., Bowling Green, Missouri
Also known as: James Beauchamp "Champ" Clark House, Honey Shuck

Louisiana Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot (Railroad depot) [Map]
801 S. Third St., Louisiana, Missouri
Also known as: II Central Gulf, Burlington Northern, Gateway Western; Railway Depot

Louisiana Public Library (Library) [Map]
121 N. 3rd St., Louisiana, Missouri

Luce-Dyer House (House) [Map]
220 N. 3rd St., Louisiana, Missouri
Also known as: Stark-Carlson House

North Third Street Historic District (District) [Map]
Roughly bounded by Georgia, Noyes, Noth Third and North Water Sts., Louisiana, Missouri

Northern Methodist Episcopal Church of Clarksville (Church) [Map]
309 Smith St., Clarksville, Missouri
Also known as: Bryant Chapel AME

Pike County Hospital (Commercial building) [Map]
2407 West Georgia St., Louisiana, Missouri
Also known as: Smith–Barr Manor

St. John's Episcopal Church (Church) [Map]
0.25 mi. N of Eolia on CR D, 0.25 mi. E on CR H, Eolia, Missouri
Also known as: Old St. John's

Starkdale, Missouri (Placename) [Map]

Turner–Pharr House (House) [Map]
101 N. Fourth St., Clarksville, Missouri

January 11, 2011

Ashburton

Across the street from our farm in Pike County, Missouri is one of the original plantation farms of the area….Ashburton. John Winn Davis bought a large tract of land from Walker Gilmer Meriwether who owned Aberdeen, a 1233 acre tobacco plantation. Mr. Davis build Ashburton in 1840. It was a duplicate of his home in Hanover County, VA and also the Davis home in England….both houses were also called Ashburton. He used slaves to accomplish this over a five year period. It is noted that he had 20 slaves. Mr. Davis fired bricks to build his house in his own kiln and even fired an additional 500,000 bricks to build nearby St. John's Episcopal Church in Eolia, Missouri….which is the oldest Episcopal Church west of the Mississippi. In the late 1800's they added a third story on the house.

Everyone loves kittens!

December 29, 2010

220 N Main, Louisianna, MO 63353 FOR SALE

"IN LOVE WITH YESTERYEAR? You can return to a quieter and gentler place when you enter this charming bungalow. This historic charmer has what you have been looking for, original hardwood floors, original hardware, beautifully carved front door, numerous tall windows that bring in abundant natural sunlight, 2 sets of original pocket doors and a clawfoot tub. Enjoy lounging on the large front porch and entertaining in the formal dining room. This is indeed a Diamond in the Rough'' just waiting for you to bring out the shine and sparkle. This home is located in a High & Dry'' area of Louisiana, Mo. but is only a short walk to the Mississippi River and shops and restaurants." $79,900

Listed by Ellen Schroer, Meyer and Company Real Estate 6363-462-5555