Sep 05, 1975
National Register of Historic Places -Overfelt-Campbell-Johnston House (Johnston, Cammie, House)
Statement of Significance: The Overfelt-Campbell-Johnston House, built in 1850, is an example of a cottage in the Early Gothic Revival Style made popular by Andrew Jackson Davis. Now occupied by a third-generation owner, the house is one of few surviving examples of its style in western Missouri, in near original condition. Significant as a pristine example of its architectural style, the house has been well- maintained by one family since 1867. The steep gables of the roof and three-bay facade, the ornamental woodwork, and the monochrome of the house document the style. The floor plan with a central hall in the main section of the house is typical of the period. OWNERSHIP The Overfelt-Campbell-Johns ton House was built by John A. Overfelt, a miller from St. Louis who settled in Independence in 1848. He built a flour mill on Spring Street,1 which under later, ownership became Waggoner-Gates Mill, makers of the popular Queen of the Pantry Flour.2 Also in 1848, he purchased a site for his house, one block from the mil1.3 After a major fire in the mill, Overfelt sold his property and returned to St. Louis. In 1867, Courtney Campbell bought the house at an auction on the county court- house steps, and the house has remained in his family since that time. The house is now occupied by Campbell's granddaughter, Miss Cammie Johnston, who is without heirs. The order of ownership of the house is as follows: (1) John A. Overfelt, for whom the house was built in 1850 (2) Jacob Haller (3) Granville Page, 1860-1867 (4) Courtney Campbell, purchased house in 1867 (5) Mary Campbell Johnston (daughter of Courtney Campbell) and James Robert Johnston (6) Harriett Campbell (Cammie) Johnston (only descendant of James Robert Johnston) present owner The survey of Missouri's historic sites is based on the selection of sites as they re- late to theme studies in Missouri history as outlined in the "Missouri State Historic Preservation Plan." The Overfelt-Campbell-Johnston House is, therefore, being nominated to the National Register of Historic Places as an example of the theme of "Architecture."
National Register of Historic Places -Overfelt-Campbell-Johnston House (Johnston, Cammie, House)
Statement of Significance: The Overfelt-Campbell-Johnston House, built in 1850, is an example of a cottage in the Early Gothic Revival Style made popular by Andrew Jackson Davis. Now occupied by a third-generation owner, the house is one of few surviving examples of its style in western Missouri, in near original condition. Significant as a pristine example of its architectural style, the house has been well- maintained by one family since 1867. The steep gables of the roof and three-bay facade, the ornamental woodwork, and the monochrome of the house document the style. The floor plan with a central hall in the main section of the house is typical of the period. OWNERSHIP The Overfelt-Campbell-Johns ton House was built by John A. Overfelt, a miller from St. Louis who settled in Independence in 1848. He built a flour mill on Spring Street,1 which under later, ownership became Waggoner-Gates Mill, makers of the popular Queen of the Pantry Flour.2 Also in 1848, he purchased a site for his house, one block from the mil1.3 After a major fire in the mill, Overfelt sold his property and returned to St. Louis. In 1867, Courtney Campbell bought the house at an auction on the county court- house steps, and the house has remained in his family since that time. The house is now occupied by Campbell's granddaughter, Miss Cammie Johnston, who is without heirs. The order of ownership of the house is as follows: (1) John A. Overfelt, for whom the house was built in 1850 (2) Jacob Haller (3) Granville Page, 1860-1867 (4) Courtney Campbell, purchased house in 1867 (5) Mary Campbell Johnston (daughter of Courtney Campbell) and James Robert Johnston (6) Harriett Campbell (Cammie) Johnston (only descendant of James Robert Johnston) present owner The survey of Missouri's historic sites is based on the selection of sites as they re- late to theme studies in Missouri history as outlined in the "Missouri State Historic Preservation Plan." The Overfelt-Campbell-Johnston House is, therefore, being nominated to the National Register of Historic Places as an example of the theme of "Architecture."
Sep 05, 1975
Posted Date
Aug 21, 2023
Historical Record Date
Sep 05, 1975
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
