Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
“Speigle House is a historic home located at Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri. It was built about 1850, and is a two-story, transitional vernacular Greek Revival / Italianate style brick dwelling.”
Wikipedia article Speigle House, CC BY-SA 4.0.
One of 39 National Register listings published here for Marion County · listed in 1985 · 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 25 fires within 5 miles of Speigle House between 1995 and 2020, burning about 49 acres in total. None 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 |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 16 |
| Debris and open burning | 4 |
| Fireworks | 2 |
| Other causes | 1 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2019 | Equipment and vehicle use | 2.1 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179113-06438-08182019-1555 |
| 17 August 2020 | Other causes | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 230745-06438-08172020-2035 |
| 5 July 2020 | Fireworks | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 220616-06438-07052020-1355 |
| 10 July 2019 | Fireworks | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179032-06438-07102019-2250 |
| 21 June 1995 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 7 May 2019 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 178954-06438-05072019-1824 |
| 13 May 2018 | Power generation/transmission/distribution | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 177505-06438-05132018-1502 |
| 30 April 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 177504-06438-04302018-2136 |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 5 workings within 5 miles of Speigle House: 4 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Martin Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Stewart Quarry #1 | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Unknown | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Palmyra, the town this property stands in, in 59 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 30 thunderstorm wind, 27 hail, 1 tornado, 1 lightning. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | $50,000 | Thunderstorm winds knocked a large tree onto power lines at the intersection of Hamilton and Dickerson in Palmyra. This caused a power outage that affected about 100 residences. |
| October 2007 | Tornado (EF0) | Palmyra | $50,000 | The tornado initially touched down near the intersection of West Church Street and South Breckenridge Avenue with minor tree damage. As the tornado travelled to the east northeast, additional tree damage occurred in a residential area near the far western end of West Lafayette Street. The tornado then caused damage to 3 large corrigated buildings on South Bradley Street between West Lafayette Street and West Main Cross Street. Tree and power line damage was also observed in this area. The tornado caused minor roof damage to a store on Main Street before lifting and dissipating. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | $20,000 | Thunderstorm winds snapped several trees in and around Palmyra, including a large tree that fell on the roof of a home. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | $20,000 | Thunderstorm winds knocked down several power lines around town. Also, several power poles were leaning on the west side of town. A large tree was blown down, as well as numerous tree limbs. |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | $20,000 | Widespread wind damage across the central sections of Marion County. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. Some of the debris landed on roads blocking them. |
| April 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | $10,000 | There was a report of damage to a metal outbuilding in Palmyra. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | $1,300 | The county sheriff reported several large trees down along Highways 24 and 61 south of Palmyra. Two large 10- by 10-foot signs were blown down in the southern part of the county several minutes later. |
| September 2010 | Lightning | Palmyra | $200 | Lightning struck a tree next to a house in rural Palmyra. The lightning then travelled into the house at the breaker box in the basement. It caught fire, but the family heard the lightning strike and was able to put out the fire before it spread further. No injuries were reported. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | $200 | The county sheriff reported several large trees down along Highways 24 and 61 south of Palmyra. Two large 10- by 10-foot signs were blown down in the southern part of the county several minutes later. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | Thunderstorm winds downed a tree approximately 2.5 feet in diameter. |
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines around town. |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs and a couple of trees in town. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees around town. A few of the fallen trees blocked roadways. |
| June 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs around town. |
| April 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs north of Palmyra. |
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and numerous tree limbs around town. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree limb in town. It fell onto two cars causing minor damage. The nearby house also sustained minor damage. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | Several large tree limbs were blown down around town. |
| July 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines as well as numerous tree limbs. |
| April 2008 | Hail | Palmyra | - | Enroute from Hannibal to Palmyra on U.S. 61, the hail ranged in size from nickel to quarter. |
| June 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | The public reported a couple of large tree branches down. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | A large tree was blown down across U.S. Highway 24 south of Palmyra. |
| April 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts destroyed some outbuildings and blew shingles off of roofs. |
| April 2002 | Hail | Palmyra | - | Softball size hail fell just south of Palmyra. A Quincy television station obtained video of the hail. The hail consisted of smaller hailstones clumped together. |
| May 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts down some trees in the Palmyra area. |
| July 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts downed numerous trees and power lines. |
| September 2001 | Hail | Palmyra | - | Storm spotters reported nickel size hail. |
| April 1993 | Hail | Palmyra | - | The county sheriff reported 0.75-inch-diameter hail covering the ground. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| April 2016 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| December 2015 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| February 2011 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| January 2010 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| January 2008 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| March 2008 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| August 2008 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| August 2008 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| June 2007 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| June 2007 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| August 2007 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| August 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| August 2005 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| August 2005 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| May 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| May 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| May 2004 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| July 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| February 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| February 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| May 1999 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| June 1999 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| November 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| May 1998 | Hail | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Palmyra | - | no account filed |
| May 1996 | Hail | Palmyra | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Gardner House | 0.1 miles | 1971 |
 | Marion County Jail and Jailor's House | 0.1 miles | 2002 |
 | Peter J. Sowers House | 0.2 miles | 1985 |
 | Dryden-Louthan House | 0.3 miles | 1985 |
 | Walker-Woodward-Schaffer House | 0.7 miles | 1984 |
 | Culbertson-Head Farmstead | 0.7 miles | 2008 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 85000283 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Marion County | All 39 listed properties in this county. |
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