The Sappington House Foundation is set to reconstruct and preserve the 210-year-old Joseph Sappington Log House, one of the earliest surviving log structures in St. Louis County. The log house will be relocated to Historic Sappington House Park in Crestwood, adjacent to the Thomas Sappington House, which was built in 1808 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
A public groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for January 11 at 2 p.m. at 1015 S. Sappington Road, the new site of the log house. Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served in the Library of Americana and Decorative Arts within Historic Sappington Park.
The Joseph Sappington Log House will be transformed into a five-room rustic learning and event center, designed to host educational activities, events, meetings, exhibits, and provide storage space. The project is expected to be completed and open to the public in 2026.
Crestwood Mayor Scott Shipley expressed enthusiasm about the project, highlighting its significance in preserving the community’s history and providing a source of pride for residents.
