This Historic Queen Ann Victorian Home In Gallatin, Missouri Is Vibrant With Details
It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places
The A. Taylor Ray House built in 1896 is amazing to look at as well as to study the details that make it amazing. This house is also known as the Tuggle House. This historic find is located in Gallatin, Missouri. In 1980, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The design of this two-story house is referred to as free classic Queen Anne style. It sits on a limestone foundation which isn’t a surprise since Missouri has plenty of limestone.
Limestone mining and utilization in Missouri began in the mid 1800s. The amount mined prior to 1920 is not known for certain. Since that time, however, reliable statistics do indicate that 3.1 billion short tons of limestone having a present value of about $17.5 billion have been mined in Missouri from 1920 to present. (Source.)
The Rays constructed their home with George Tuggle, a family member who acted as the architect. Mr.and Mrs. Ray were teachers. They gave generously to the First Baptist Church of Gallatin, and to William Jewell College located near Kansas City, Missouri.
