The Parsons House B&B - Defiance, MO - Bed and Breakfast on Waymarking.com

County of B&B: St. Charles County
Location of B&B: Lee St. & 3rd St., Defiance
Phone: (314) 280-3555 or (636) 798-2222

"Defiance is blessed with a great selection of B & B’s and overnight accommodations. We thought an introduction to the unique overnight lodgings in the area would be helpful. Last Month We highlighted Greatview B & B. this month we Feature Parson’s house B & B.

"At the top of the hill overlooking “downtown Defiance” and the Missouri river Valley up on Lee Street is the oldest residence in Defiance – Parson’s House. Built by the Parson’s Family in 1842 this large red brick home has been meticulously restored and maintained by the current Innkeeper, Norm Keller.

"It’s a classic bed and breakfast, with three guest rooms accommodating six or more persons, a large central living room and a traditional kitchen. The main rooms are Phoebe’s Suite, The Van Dyke room and the Garden View Room. The The furnishings are definitely 19th century colonial, and a large working fireplace heightens the warmth and traditional feeling of this beautiful home.

"But for the railroad, our little town would probably be named “Parsons”. The residents of the town wanted a train stop, but the railroad would not let them use the name Parsons because there was already a “Parsons” on the line (Parsons, KS), so they chose another name – Defiance. Members of the original Parsons family still reside in the area.

"We hear wonderful stories about Parson’s House B & B and what a great host Norm Keller is. In addition, Norm has a limousine service and can arrange transportation for winery tours, weddings or group outings. Parson’s House B & B is within walking distance of the Yellow Farmhouse Winery and the restaurants of downtown Defiance. Lots of free parking." ~ Yellow House Winery