Ruskaup House Explained

Ruskaup House
Coordinates:38.4847°N -91.5314°W
Built:c. -1850, 1860-1864, c. 1880
Added:March 29, 1983
Refnum:83000989

Ruskaup House, also known as the Ruskaup-Niewoehner House, is a historic home located near Drake, Gasconade County, Missouri. The original section was built between about 1845 and 1850, with an addition made in 1860–1864, and summer kitchen about 1880. The vernacular German farmhouse is constructed of rubble stone. Also on the property are the contributing rubble stone smokehouse, a log single pen cabin, and two log barns.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Ruskaup House . 2016-12-01. Martin G. Towey . PDF. July 1981. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. (includes 10 photographs from 1981)