Located in: Ste. Genevieve, Missouri

The historic Antoine Oneille house was built before 1820 for the French-Canadian silversmith who had relocated from Vincennes, Indiana to Ste. Genevieve in late 1817.

The house sits adjacent to the First Presbyterian Church, which purchased it in 2006 to increase space for church ministerial programs. They wisely recognized its historic significance and chose adaptive use over demolition. The house had been much altered from its original configuration, which had been partly remedied by its last owner, returning it to hint at its French Creole colonial form.

Restoration of the building was made possible by a Capital Campaign Challenge Grant of $100,000 from the Jeffris Family Foundation. Restoration was completed in September 2019 and the house is currently being used for church youth programs and a food pantry.

Antoine Oneille is considered in the top 17 silversmiths of his day. Pieces of his fine domestic silver are on display in various galleries and museums in the United States.