Hermann. Octagon house. Nothing else known.
Source: Dale Travis.
Entered: March, 2002

Craig. Octagon house. Construction date unclear, but might well be the late 1800s based on the sidewalks, chimney, and the fact the house has run its course. It is now abandoned, and appears to be significantly deteriorated already. Craig is a rural town of 300, and perhaps dying in its own right. The chances that someone will renovate and occupy the house seem slim, and the chances that this one too will be lost seem good.

Front right view.

Front left view.

Back left view.

Context view.

Source: Jerry Freeze, who also provides the photographs.
Entered: August, 2003.

Warrensburg. Octagon house. Now gone. Nothing else known.
Source: R. Kline.
Entered: September, 2002.

X Octagon house. Built in 1860 by Samuel Eckerman Cormany. Only the county where the house is/was located is known. See a short biography . of the builder for some details. It is said that that house was left empty for about five years following its construction while Samuel Cormany served in the Civil War. During that time the usual forces, vandalism and the elements, worked on the house. Since the family moved back to the farm after the Civil War, it's quite possible that the house was restored. In 1868 the farm was sold. The fate of the house is not known.
Source: Jerry Freeze
Entered: October, 2003.

Glendale. Octagon house. Built in 1886. Located on Berry Road. A Victorian structure, built by a Greek ambassador, it burned at some point, and was rebuilt.

Front view.

Rear view.

Side view.

Source: Jerry Freeze, who also supplies the photographs.
Entered: October, 2003.
Updated: June, 2004.

Houston. Octagon house. Built about 1898. Called Cole's Castle. Located at 5803 Rocky Branch Road.

Photograph.

Source: R. Kline.
Entered: September, 2002.
Updated: October, 2003.