Benjamin House
Also known as Benjamin (John Forbes) House; Vesper Place
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Benjamin House
Benjamin House, at 322 S. Shelby St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 27, 1972. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Italian Villa, as it does for 3 other Missouri listings. The listing covers 1.7 acres.
What it isListed on the NRHP in Missouri. 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 · 39 MB · National Archives↗Finding Benjamin House
322 S. Shelby St., Shelbina
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Benjamin House
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Questions about Benjamin House
Is Benjamin House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 27, 1972 (Register number 72000732).
Is Benjamin House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Benjamin 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 Benjamin House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 39 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 63820160 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.