Kearney. Octagon schoolhouse. In Watkins Woolen Mill State Park. Nothing else known. School buildings like this were often converted in to homes at some point, but clearly not this one.

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The photograph above was taken in May, 2009.

Source: Ellen Puerzer.
Entered: October, 2009

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.

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In year 2010 the house appears to be reverting to nature.

Source: Jerry Freeze, who also provided photographs. Ellen Puerzer.
Entered: August, 2003.
Updated February, 2010

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.

Powersville Octagonal house. Apparently built in 1881. Located at 510 State Highway East.

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Source: Tanya Blair, current owner.
Entered: December, 2009.

Glendale. Octagon house. Designed and built in 1886 by Demetrius Jannopoulo, president of the Missouri Tent and Awning Company. Originally included 22 acres, which in year 2009 are "developed." Burned in 1920. Rebuilt in 1926 by the orginal owner, using the 18 inch foundation that survived the fire. Located at 66 Berry Park Road.

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The image at bottom, right, shows the original house.

Demetrius Jannopoulo

Sources: Jerry Freeze. Ellen Puerzer.
Entered: October, 2003.
Updated: June, 2004.
Updated: April, 2009.

Houston. Octagon house. Built about 1901, for Arthur Cole. Called Cole's Castle. Located at 5803 Rocky Branch Road.

Photograph.

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The photographs above were taken in 1998.

Sources: R. Kline. Ellen Puerzer.
Entered: September, 2002.
Updated: October, 2003.
Updated September, 2009