Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
“Broeker House is a historic home located at Washington, Franklin County, Missouri. It was built about 1868, and is a two-story, five-bay, brick dwelling on a brick foundation.”
Wikipedia article H. P. Broeker House, CC BY-SA 4.0.
One of 61 National Register listings published here for Franklin County · listed in 2000 · category: Building.
Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 5 fires within 5 miles of H.P. Broeker House between 1997 and 2019, burning about 2 acres in total. 2 started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 2 |
| Natural | 2 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2019 | Natural | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 178980-10928-07032019-1632 |
| 3 July 2019 | Natural | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 178978-10928-07032019-1647 |
| 16 May 1997 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 25 April 2018 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 176981-10928-04252018-2253 |
| 12 April 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 176986-10928-04122018-2021 |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 22 workings within 5 miles of H.P. Broeker House: 18 past producers, 4 producers. 4 still produce. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Fire Clay (Refractory), Sand and Gravel, Construction, Lead. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown - Clay | Fire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Pb | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Washington Sand Co Dredge | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| B&D Stone Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| B&D Stone Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Dawson Quarry and Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Eichmeyer Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Shuttqy Mine | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Clay | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Washington, the town this property stands in, in 74 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 39 thunderstorm wind, 31 hail, 2 flash flood, 1 tornado. The reports record 3 deaths and 10 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | 3 killed, 6 hurt | no account filed |
| August 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | 2 hurt | Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree and power line damage across Washington. Two people sustained minor injuries from flying debris in the parking lot of the Washington Town and Country Fair. Also, several tents were blown down. Fortunately, the fair grounds had been evacuated. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | 2 hurt | no account filed |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | $50,000 | County officials reported roof damage to various homes in Washington. Several sheds and part of the fire department roof was damaged in Union. A radio station also sustained tower damage and was off the air for a period of time. |
| September 1993 | Tornado (F0) | Washington | $50,000 | A tornado produced a 2-mile-track of minor damage to a few homes and trees southwest of Washington along County Road A. Damage was mainly to roofs and was not continuous. |
| April 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | $30,000 | There were reports of multiple downed trees and large branches in Washington impacting homes and power lines. AWOS at Washington Regional Airport reported a 72 mph gust at the time. |
| July 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds caused scattered tree damage in Washington. A large tree limb fell on a house on West Fourth Street causing some roof damage. Several trees and large limbs were downed along the Rotary Riverfront Trail. |
| October 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | $10,000 | no account filed |
| August 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | $3,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and tree limbs. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | $1,000 | Thunderstorm winds damaged a small shed. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Washington | - | A Washington School District official submitted a photo of half dollar size hail. |
| April 2025 | Flash Flood | Washington | - | The Department of Highways and the public reported multiple inaccessible roads in Franklin County due to flooding. These include parts of Highway A and Highway YY due to side ditches overflowing and Highway CC due to Big Creek flooding over the road and onto the other side. Notably, this is a low point on the highway. On April 5th, the Missouri Department of Transportation reported that Route W just past Sand Ford Road at the entrance to Meramec Caverns was closing due to flooding of the Meramec River. Franklin County received up to 6.2 inches of rain during this event. |
| August 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Thunderstorm winds downed numerous tree limbs 12 to 18 inches in diameter. A few trees were downed in an area from Grand Ave to Jefferson Ave north of 5th Street. |
| April 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Thunderstorm winds snapped off a large tree limb. The tree limb landed on power lines, knocking out the power to a large portion of town. |
| September 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs. |
| October 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down two large trees in town. |
| April 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | A couple of large tree limbs were blown down. |
| February 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large trees, tree limbs and power lines throughout town. A couple of businesses sustained minor to moderate roof damage when sections of their roofs were blown off. Some of the fallen trees landed on homes and vehicles causing minor to moderate damage. A section of bleachers at the Washington Fairgrounds were folded over. |
| July 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree in Washington. It caused minor roof damage to a nearby house. |
| July 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs around town. One large tree limb fell onto power lines and knocking them down. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Several large tree limbs and a power line were blown down in town. |
| September 2009 | Flash Flood | Washington | - | Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time over Franklin county causing flash flooding. Several roads were flooded including roads near the city park in Union and roads in the Washington area. |
| March 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto a house in town causing minor damage. Also, a couple of large trees and several large tree limbs were blown down. Two billboards and a couple of power lines were blown down and part of the roof of a business was blown off. The roof of a church sustained minor damage due to the thunderstorm winds. |
| July 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs in Washington. One large tree limb damaged three fences as it fell to the ground. |
| July 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Local law enforcement reported several large tree limbs down on the south side of town. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Numerous tree limbs were blown down. Also, several trees and power lines were blown down on Highway V near Highway 100. |
| January 2006 | Hail | Washington | - | A storm spotter reported 1 inch hail southwest of Washington. |
| April 2006 | Hail | Washington | - | Local law enforcement reported 3/4 inch hail. |
| June 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Several large tree limbs were blown down onto Highway 100. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | A sudden severe thunderstorm took down trees, large tree limbs, and power lines in Washington. At least two homes had large tree limbs fall on them causing minor damage. Several power lines were downed by trees causing at least 3000 people to lose power. A lightning strike knocked down a 34,000 volt electric line causing rain water to boil in the street. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Amateur radio spotters reported trees down in a city park. |
| May 2004 | Hail | Washington | - | Storm spotters reported 1 inch hail. |
| May 2004 | Hail | Washington | - | Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail. |
| July 2004 | Hail | Washington | - | Amateur radio spotters reported 3/4 inch hail. |
| May 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts blew over a large tree damaging a home in Washington. The roof and side of the home was damaged, as was a fence and a parked camper. |
| August 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | The Washington Police reported trees and power lines down just west of town. |
| April 1993 | Hail | Washington | - | Ham radio operators reported 0.75-inch-diameter hail. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| May 2025 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| May 2025 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| May 2024 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| April 2018 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| June 2013 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| May 2013 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| March 2009 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| February 2008 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| January 2008 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| March 2008 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| September 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | no account filed |
| August 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Washington | - | no account filed |
| May 2004 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| May 2004 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
| May 2004 | Hail | Washington | - | no account filed |
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | John H. Broeker House | under 500 feet | 2000 |
 | Henry Beins House | under 500 feet | 2000 |
| Louis H. Peters House | 0.1 miles | 2000 | |
| John Abkemeyer House | 0.1 miles | 2000 | |
 | Dr. H.A. May House | 0.2 miles | 2000 |
 | Locust Street Historic District | 0.2 miles | 2000 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 00001147 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Franklin County | All 61 listed properties in this county. |
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