This Greek Revival style home was built in 1857 and is distinguished as having been visited by Ulysses S Grant during the Civil War. The home's second owner, Colby T Quisenberry, brought the first saddle horses into Audrain County from Kentucky. Furnished period rooms include a parlor and a bedroom that is highlighted by original Currier & Ives prints. Old wedding dresses and a large doll collection are also displayed. The grounds feature an old country schoolhouse. Open seasonally, February-December.
Location:
501 S Muldrow, Mexico Missouri
Telephone
573-581-3910
Other History nearby:
(Hermann) 1894 and More Museum
(Boonville) Boone's Lick State Historic Site
(Centralia) Centralia Historical Society Museum
(Bowling Green) Champ Clark Historical Home and Museum
(Salisbury) Charleton County Historical Society
(Mexico) Country Church
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