John Garth House
Listed as “Garth, John, House” · Also known as Woodside Place
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About John Garth House
John Garth House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 11, 1977. It was among the first 2 of Hannibal’s 31 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Second Empire, as it does for 43 other Missouri listings. The listing covers 38 acres.
What it isBuilding 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 · 29 MB · National Archives↗Finding John Garth House
South of Hannibal off U.S. 61, in Hannibal, MO
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Second Empire style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Second Empire.
Memories of John Garth House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about John Garth House
Is John Garth House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 11, 1977 (Register number 77000813).
Is John Garth House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Mark Twain Boyhood Home, 4 miles away.
Can you visit John Garth House?
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 John Garth House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 29 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 63820037 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.