National Register of Historic Places

Sappington, Joseph, House

Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri
Listed
October 13, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82000589

About this property

The Joseph Sappington House is a building on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) that was built around 1816. It was built for Joseph Sappington, a relative of John Sappington who was a prominent figure in early St. Louis. It is located near Crestwood, Missouri and was added to the NRHP in 1982. The house was saved from demolition by the developer partnering with the City of Crestwood and the Sappington House Foundation. The house was disassembled in 2023 and will be rebuilt inside Sappington Park next to the 1808 brick home of Thomas Sappington, Joseph's cousin.

Location

Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri
38.53771, -90.35595

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Capture of Cahokia (Illinois 1778)
1778Revolutionary War
8.8 mi
Action at St. Louis (Spanish Fort San Carlos)
1780Revolutionary War
10.5 mi

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When was Sappington, Joseph, House listed on the National Register?

Sappington, Joseph, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 13, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Sappington, Joseph, House?

Sappington, Joseph, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Sappington, Joseph, House?

The period of significance for Sappington, Joseph, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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