Mudd's Grove - Kirkwood, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 34.865 W 090° 24.676
15S E 725495 N 4273468
Historic house located in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMZFZ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 11/23/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 20

This red brick Greek Revival home was built by John Hoffman in 1859. The house takes it name from Henry T. Mudd, who purchased the house and 100 acres in 1866. Mudd served in the state legislature and was instrumental in framing of the Missouri Constitution of 1875. He also served as a curator of the University of Missouri and president of the state horticultural society. 1955. In 1992, it became the museum home of the Kirkwood Historical Society. The museum is open Thursdays and Sundays 1-4, admission is $2.00.
Street address:
302 W. Argonne Dr.
Kirkwood, Missouri


County / Borough / Parish: St. Louis County

Year listed: 1984

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Recreation And Culture - Museum

Privately owned?: yes

Hours of operation: From: 1:00 PM To: 4:00 PM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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