Thornhill
Also known as Governor Frederick Bates Estate
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Thornhill, at Olive Street Rd. in Faust County Park, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 18, 1974. It was among the first 2 of Chesterfield’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. The district takes in 3 historic buildings. The listing covers 9.9 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 23 MB · National Archives↗Finding Thornhill
Olive Street Rd. in Faust County Park, Chesterfield
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Thornhill
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Thornhill
Is Thornhill on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 18, 1974 (Register number 74002208).
Is Thornhill a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District, 12.8 miles away.
Can you visit Thornhill?
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 Thornhill?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 23 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 63820378. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.