Jacques Guibourd Historic House
Jacques Guibourd Historic House, French Colonial residence in Ste. Genevieve, US.
The Jacques Guibourd Historic House features vertical posts on wooden sills, with walls filled with a mixture of clay and grass materials throughout the structure.
Jacques Guibourd constructed this house in 1806 after escaping from Saint Domingue during a slave revolt and establishing himself in the Louisiana Territory.
The house exhibits French colonial architectural elements including Norman truss construction, exposed ceiling joists, and original wooden pegs securing vertical log walls.
Guided tours operate daily from April through December at specific times, with adult admission priced at 8 dollars and student tickets at 5 dollars.
This residence remains the sole North American structure allowing public access to view its complete Norman truss construction system in the attic space.
Location: Ste. Genevieve
Inception: 1800
Architectural style: French Colonial
GPS coordinates: 37.97951,-90.04786
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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