A TED WIGHT BLOG
Located up in the rolling hills of Pike County, Missouri is a fabulous Bernoudy that was built by a St. Louis family as a country retreat. It is now a private hunt club called Malinmor. I have not been through the house in a while, though I remember it as large with amazing views. Today I can just show you the front gates and long drive.
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The Spring real estate market has been busy, though I found my Friday this week free. I decided to sneak away to our farm in Pike County to do some fruit tree pruning and Spring cleaning. I am still sore and tired. Farms are not all BBQs and picking flower…and you thought I just went to Neiman Marcus fashion shows.
I planted a large stand of ornamental grasses near our sign a few years ago. They are beautiful, though I dread chopping them down each Spring. I used to clip them down with hand pruners, though have found that branch loppers do a better job and give me more leverage. It is still a big job. If anyone has a better method, let me know. One year someone threw a cigarette in them from the road and they burnt down…it made the job easy that year…unfortunately the sign did not fair that well. The sign is another project for this Spring…it is cool weathered, though you can not read it anymore.
Our historic octagonal barn got a make-over last year due to hail damage last Spring.
And of course our scary cellar of the house was full of water. The sump pump was unplugged. Lucky me waded through the water to plug it back in. I am certain that this is how I am going to meet my demise.
The Landmarks Association is planning a tour of Pike County around Clarksville and Eolia on May 21st. A group of about 50 St. Louis architecture enthusiast will be on the tour. Plans so far are to tour St. John's Episcopalian Church in Eolia, Rockford School House and the Griffith McCune Farmstead at Rockford Farms near Eolia, the Elgin Cottell House in Clarksville, Cedarcrest Manor B & B in Clarksville, Three Barn Farm near Paynesville and more! More information to come!
St. John's Church
"BANK OWNED – PRICED TO SELL!!!! Great long term investment. Country Estate on 480 +/- magnificent acres. Panoramic views of one of Missouri's most beautiful counties. Gated security entrance leads to main drive with a scenic covered bridge. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath residence comes complete with an in-ground pool and hot tub for 12. A pool house and 4 car garage are among the many amenities found. Custom cherry cabinets in the kitchen as well as the huge laundry/mud room. The master suite includes a large jetted tub as well as a sauna/shower. Two over-sized walk in closets finish off the suite. The 5000 sq. ft. pre-civil war barn has 7 stalls in the stone basement along with tack and feed rooms as well as living quarters. Riding ring and paddocks are located directly outside. 20,000 sq. ft. maintenance building with apartment for equipment. Incredible hunting! Fantastic property for family or Group. " $2,395,000
Listed by Barb Beiter, Tom Shaw Realtors, 636-532-1922
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
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.
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"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
"Historic beauty 175 years old, in move-in condition. Original woodwork and hardware. You will absorb the history of this home while enjoying modern amenities. Large living room with 3 large windows & hardwood floors, formal dining room with hardwood floors, kitchen with dishwasher, disposal, stove, solid surface counter tops, center island, full bath room off kitchen, original winding staircase, 2nd floor has master suite with large 16 X 15 sitting room, the home is all brick with a brick cellar with brick floors, balcony covered side porches with newer cypress railings, beautifully landscaped corner lot, double zoned heating and cooling, interior is painted with historically correct colors, close walk to downtown, or the Mississippi River. This is one of the original homes of Louisiana." $198,500
Listed by Ellen Schroer, Meyer and Company Real Estate 636-462-5555
View of the Mississippi from the house
"FABULOUS 2 story brick home in Downtown Louisiana. This spacious home is zoned in commercial/residential area and offers beautiful features of a true historic home. There are origianl hardwood floors throughout the home, a newer roof and a unique wrap around porch. Use this home for personal living or it is ideal for a bed and breakfast. Sit out back and enjoy the beautiful garden in peace and quiet." $84,900
Listed by Sarah Haines, Haines Properties, 573-754-6822
This important home listed on the National Register of Historic places is ready for your finishing touches. Restoration already done includes: roof, tuck pointing, wiring, plumbing rough-in, restored windows, two HVAC units. Finishing costs for this fine home's interiors that meet requirements of the MO State Historic Preservation Office can qualify for 25% MO Preservation tax credit program. Architects drawings are available for exterior porches and other work required to complete the careful restoration that has already been started. $155,000
Offer for sale by James Talley, Talley Classic Properties, 573-769-4307