Amoureux House, French Colonial house in Ste. Genevieve, United States
The Amoureux House features steeply pitched roofs with wide overhangs, thick stucco exterior walls, and tall double doors that maximize natural light and ventilation.
Jean-Baptiste St. Gemme Beauvais II constructed this residence in 1792 after relocating from Kaskaskia, Illinois, before Benjamin C. Amoureux acquired it in 1852.
The building represents one of only five remaining poteaux-en-terre structures in the United States, demonstrating early French construction methods in colonial America.
The National Park Service maintains and operates the property as a museum, offering visitors opportunities to explore authentic French Colonial architecture.
The Lasource-Durand Cabin stands behind the main house, adding to the historical interpretation of early settlement life in the Mississippi River region.
Location: Ste. Genevieve
Inception: 1792
Architectural style: French Colonial
Website: https://amoureuxhouse.org
GPS coordinates: 37.97398,-90.04074
Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:28
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