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Originally the First Presbyterian Church built in 1846, The Stone House sits on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. The church was converted into a private residence after lightning struck and destroyed the bell tower in 1921.
The house has magnificent exposed hand-hewn ceiling beams, deep window seats and is beautifully furnished with accents of interesting decor collected from extensive travel in foreign lands. The scenic view in a quiet and quaint setting is a sure method of relaxation.
Imagine relaxing on a large, beautiful porch watching picturesque tugboats maneuver the mighty Mississippi. Imagine the beauty of a sky comprised of deep blue hues above a landscape of the patchwork farm fields with variegated greens and golds and an occasional white dot of a farmhouse. Imagine listening to the comforting sound of birds singing and leaves rustling in huge oak trees. Imagine the feel of a cool breeze from the river. Imagine all this and more as a guest at The Stone House. River views
Either dining in a formal area or on the river porch, the view is scenic in all directions
A choice of three guest bedrooms await you as well as a private sitting parlor with fireplace; two large porches (upper and lower level) with Mississippi River view; a third porch on the upper level facing east; and 2 1/2 baths.
Full breakfast served in formal dining room or on porch overlooking the river (weather permitting)
Motif of a river scene climbs the staircase at the front entrance
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Winter view of the Mississippi River from The Stone House
Summer view of the river facing southwest
The upper front porch is an ideal setting for morning coffee
or an evening beverage.
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Garden view facing river
One of several seating areas in the garden
View from garden of the northwest side of house
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- Ste. Genevieve, MO - French colonial village accessible via the Ste. Genevieve-Modoc Ferry or Chester Bridge
- Shawnee National Forest
- Covered Bridge
- Kaskaskia - Traditional Music Festival (Sept.)
- Fort de Chartres - Rendezvous (June)
- Prairie du Rocher - ca 1800
- Pierre Menard - ca 1800 - First Lieutenant Governor of IL
- Village of Kaskaskia ca 1703 - First state capital and the only Illinois community west of the Mississippi River
- Coulterville, Eden, Sparta, Rockwood - Underground Slave Railroad stops
- Kaskaskia River Lock & Dam
- Wildlife
- Delta Queen, Mississippi Queen, American Queen - Vists Chester Riverfront (May-Oct.)
- St. Mary of the Barrens - Museum in Perryville, MO
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From Illinois (north or south)
- Entering Chester on Rt. 3, turn west on the River Bridge Road (also known as alt. truck route 150).
- Go one mile, turn left (south) on Taylor. A sign reads scenic view at the turn.
- Continue straight after the stop sign in front of the Randolph County Courthouse.
- Turn sharp right then sharp left onto Buena Vista (the street behind the courthouse).
- Continue on Buena Vista south for three blocks
- The Stone House is on the right, next to the Cohen House.
From Illinois (east)
- Entering Chester on Rt. 150. At the Randolph County Courthouse, turn left (south).
- Turn sharp right then sharp left onto Buena Vista (the street behind the courthouse).
- Continue on Buena Vista south for three blocks.
- The Stone House is on the right, next to the Cohen House.
From Missouri (west)
- Entering Chester on MO Rt. 51 across the Chester Bridge, turn south on Taylor, the second road after crossing the bridge.
- Continue straight after the stop sign in front of the Randolph County Courthouse.
- Turn sharp right then sharp left onto Buena Vista (the street behind the courthouse).
- Continue on Buena Vista south for three blocks.
- Entering Chester on Rt. 3, turn west on the River Bridge Road (also known as alt. truck route 150).
