412 Fourth Street     

The structure is significant as an early residence in its original condition and in one family for its entire existence.  Oral history indicates that the structure is built of logs covered by the original clapboard.  The property was purchased in 1836 by George Hain and it is believed the house was built shortly thereafter.  The dates for construction of several ell additions are not known.  The Hain House was purchased by the Kemper Foundation of Kansas City and presented to the Friends of Historic Boonville in 1981.  It will be used for a museum, information center, and civic and social group gatherings.  The front rectangular structure has end chimneys and small attic story windows which indicates it was probably used as a loft.  Several additions extend to the east at its north bay.  Along the south facade of these ells is a pent roofed open porch.  The residence has a large wooded, fenced lot to the south at the northeast corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets.

Funding for this page was provided by Boonville Tourism Commission

This page was constructed by:

Amanda Dodson

This site is listed on the National Register Historic Places.

B-18