National Register of Historic Places

Rockcliffe Mansion

Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri
Listed
September 17, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80002378

About this property

Rockcliffe Mansion is located in Hannibal, Missouri (USA) and was built in 1898 by John J. Cruikshank, Jr, a descendant of Scottish immigrants, whose fortune was founded on lumber. He erected the residence on West Bird Street. It came to be acknowledged as the most imposing, beautiful and costly residential structure in that part of the state of Missouri. "By reason of its location on a high, rocky eminence, overlooking the entire city [and the Mississippi River], it [was] termed 'Rock Cliff' [later known as "Rockcliffe"], and is one of the many attractions of the city invariably viewed by strangers and tourists visiting Hannibal." It is located in the Maple Avenue Historic District.

Location

1000 Bird St.
Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri
39.70799, -91.36588

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Maple Avenue Historic District
Listed
0.1 mi
Marion County Courthouse
Industrial
0.1 mi
Eighth and Center Streets Baptist Church
Industrial
0.1 mi
Central Park Historic District
Listed
0.3 mi
Federal Building
Industrial
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Hannibal Skirmish 1862
1862Civil War
0.3 mi

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When was Rockcliffe Mansion listed on the National Register?

Rockcliffe Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Rockcliffe Mansion?

Rockcliffe Mansion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rockcliffe Mansion?

The period of significance for Rockcliffe Mansion is recorded as the industrial era.

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