Downing House
About Downing House
Downing House, at 311 S. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 27, 1979. The Register lists it for its other and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 130 other Missouri listings.
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 · 33 MB · National Archives↗Finding Downing House
311 S. Main St., Memphis
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Downing House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Downing House
Is Downing House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 27, 1979 (Register number 79001396).
Is Downing House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is James B. Weaver House, 24.2 miles away.
Can you visit Downing House?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Downing House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 33 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 63820122 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.