Chatol
Also known as F. Gano Chance House; Chance Guest House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Chatol
Chatol, at 543 S. Jefferson St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 20, 1979: the first place in Centralia to be listed. Only 265 of Missouri’s 2,352 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, politics, architecture and invention, at the state level. It describes its style as Moderne, as it does for 27 other Missouri listings. The listing covers 4.1 acres.
What it isHistoric house in Missouri, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 47 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
543 S. Jefferson St., Centralia · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
Memories of Chatol
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Chatol
Is Chatol on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 20, 1979 (Register number 79001346).
Is Chatol a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plots, 20.8 miles away.
Can you visit Chatol?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Chatol?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 47 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63818328 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.