Snelson-Brinker House - Steelville, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 37° 56.902 W 091° 30.076
15S E 631680 N 4201145
Historic log house located along the Cherokee Trail of Tears on Mo Hwy 8 west of Steelville, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM3TR8
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T A G
Views: 21

The house was originally constructed in 1834. The house had been purchased by John Brinker prior to the Cherokees travel along the Trail of Tears in the late 1830's. The house is now open to the public during daylight hours.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1834

Architectural Period/Style: Settlers log house

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Settlers log house


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
The house was visited by Cherokee Indians as they traveled the northern route of the Trail of Tears.


Listed Building Status (if applicable): National Register of Historic Places

Main Material of Construction: Logs

Private/Public Access: Public

Related Website: [Web Link]

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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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