John B. and Elizabeth Ruthven House, Jefferson City

Name: John B. and Elizabeth Ruthven House
Address: Jefferson City, United States

#34 among attractions in Jefferson City

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John B. and Elizabeth Ruthven House, also known as the Wehmeyer House and Ruthven-Wehmeyer House, is a historic home located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built about 1879, and is a one-story, five bay, Missouri-German Vernacular brick dwelling. It has a hipped roof, arched brick lintels, and an original rear ell. ()

Built: 1879 (145 years ago)Coordinates: 38°34'9"N, 92°9'55"W

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Downtown Jefferson CityJefferson City United States

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John B. and Elizabeth Ruthven House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, Missouri Governor's Mansion, Missouri State Museum.

0.8 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City
21 min walk • The Missouri State Capitol stands as a beacon of history and governance in Jefferson City, the heart of Missouri. This majestic building, not only a hub for legislative proceedings but also a treasure trove of art and culture, invites visitors to explore its grandeur.
0.7 miN
Museum, Historical place, Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, Jefferson City
19 min walk • Jefferson Landing State Historic Site is a historic district maintained by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources encompassing several state-owned properties in Jefferson City, Missouri, United States.
0.7 miN
Museum, History museum, Thomas Jefferson
Missouri Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City
17 min walk • The Missouri Governor's Mansion is a historic U.S. residence in Jefferson City, Missouri. It is located at 100 Madison Street. On May 21, 1969, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is located in the Missouri State Capitol Historic District.
0.8 miNW
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Missouri State Museum, Jefferson City
20 min walk • The Missouri State Museum is Missouri's showpiece museum. It was founded in 1919 and is located in Jefferson City, Missouri, inside the state capitol on the ground floor of the building.
~1910 ftNE
Museum, Historical place
Missouri State Penitentiary, Jefferson City
10 min walk • The Missouri State Penitentiary was a prison in Jefferson City, Missouri, that operated from 1836 to 2004. Part of the Missouri Department of Corrections, it served as the state of Missouri's primary maximum security institution.
~1420 ftSE
Cemetery
Jefferson City National Cemetery, Jefferson City
7 min walk • Jefferson City National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in Jefferson City, in Cole County, Missouri. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 2 acres, and as of the end of 2005, had 1,792 interments.
0.6 miN
History museum, Museum
Cole County Historical Museum, Jefferson City
16 min walk • Cole County Historical Society Building, also known as the B. Gratz Brown House, is a historic building located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1871, and is a two-story, Victorian style, brick rowhouse. It is three bays wide and features segmental arched windows. It was renovated in 1948.
0.5 miSW
Universities and schools
Lincoln University, Jefferson City
14 min walk • Lincoln University is a public historically black land-grant university in Jefferson City, Missouri. Founded in 1866 by African-American veterans of the American Civil War, it is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
0.8 miNW
Monuments and statues
The Sciences and The Arts Fountains, Jefferson City
20 min walk • The Sciences and The Arts Fountains are a pair of Bedford limestone fountains, one on either side of the main entrance to the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, created by Robert Ingersoll Aitken.
0.5 miNW
Synagogue
Temple Beth El, Jefferson City
13 min walk • Temple Beth El in Jefferson City, Missouri, was built in 1883. It is located at 318 Monroe St. and has been in continuous use at that location since its construction. Shabbat services are led by members of the congregation every Friday night, and holiday services are also observed. The congregation is affiliated with the URJ.
0.4 miSW
Park
Jefferson City Community Center, Jefferson City
11 min walk • Jefferson City Community Center, also known as Duke Diggs Community Center, is a historic African-American community centre located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1942, and is a one-story, "T"-plan, stone building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John B. and Elizabeth Ruthven House?

Nearby attractions include East End Drugs, Jefferson City (5 min walk), Missouri State Penitentiary Warden's House, Jefferson City (7 min walk), Lester S. and Missouri "Zue" Gordon Parker House, Jefferson City (7 min walk), Jefferson City National Cemetery, Jefferson City (7 min walk).

How to get to John B. and Elizabeth Ruthven House by public transport?

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Jefferson City (15 min walk)