One of the most intact Ante Bellum homes in the state of Missouri. Largest collection of antiques in Mo. To the period, original splender, grand river view.
Built by hazakeah Elgin, 1845. Early settler of Pike County,Missouri and Clarksville. Steam boat captian, developed the Mo. Mule,built first opera house and hotel in Clarksville. Father came to America on the mayflower. Mother was a cousin to John Adams. Origial land was a grant from President Manroe 1817.
Largest collection of Formal Portraits,Period Antiques,Accessories, found in any museum house in Mo.
THE MUSEUM IS OPEN EVERY DAY BY APPOINTMENT. 10 TO 5. EXCEPT MAJOR HOLIDAYS.