National Register of Historic Places

Bonne Terre Depot

Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, Missouri
Listed
April 4, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84002606

About this property

Bonne Terre Depot, also known as the Mississippi River and Bonne Terre Railway Depot, is a historic train station located at Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1909 by the Mississippi River and Bonne Terre Railway, and is a 2 1/2-story, Queen Anne / Stick style frame building on an ashlar foundation. It has a hipped roof with dormers and features a round, conical-roofed tower and encircling verandah with bell-cast profile. The building has been renovated as a bed and breakfast inn. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Location

Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, Missouri
37.91873, -90.54890

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Big River Bridge Skirmish (St. Francois County)
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2.2 mi

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When was Bonne Terre Depot listed on the National Register?

Bonne Terre Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 4, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Bonne Terre Depot?

Bonne Terre Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bonne Terre Depot?

The period of significance for Bonne Terre Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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