Glenn House

The Glenn House is a residential building from the 1800s in Cape Girardeau featuring Victorian-style architecture and handcrafted details throughout. Its interior rooms are furnished with authentic period pieces and objects that show how a home of this era looked and functioned.

The building was constructed in the 1800s and later listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance. This recognition honors its role as an example of how homes were built and lived in during that period in the region.

The house shows how upper-middle-class families lived in the late 1800s, from the kitchen to the living spaces with their period furnishings. The way the rooms are arranged gives visitors a real sense of daily life during that era.

Visitors can only see the house on guided tours that run throughout the week, and groups should arrange visits in advance for the best experience. School programs are available but require prior booking to participate.

The house preserves handcrafted details left by local artisans of the 1800s, particularly in the woodwork and decorative elements throughout the rooms. These fine works are a rare example of the skill displayed by craftspeople from this time and place.

Location: Missouri

GPS coordinates: 37.29820,-89.52030

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27