National Register of Historic Places

Harold-Knoernschild Farmstead Historic District

Augusta, St. Charles County, Missouri
Listed
September 28, 1994
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
94001145

About this property

The Harold–Knoernschild Farmstead Historic District, also known as Centennial Farms, is a historic home and farm and national historic district located at Augusta, St. Charles County, Missouri. The house was built about 1836, and is a two-story, log farmhouse sheathed in weatherboard. A one-story brick addition was constructed about 1882. The house features a stone chimney with hearths on both stories and a two-story, full facade porch. Also on the property is a contributing board-and-batten barn dated to about 1860 and two early-20th century farm outbuildings. The house was built by Leonard Harold, founder of Augusta. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

Location

199 Jackson St.
Augusta, St. Charles County, Missouri
38.57374, -90.88456

Categories

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Sources

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When was Harold-Knoernschild Farmstead Historic District listed on the National Register?

Harold-Knoernschild Farmstead Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1994.

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Harold-Knoernschild Farmstead Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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