Thornhill Farm

Thornhill Farm was built between 1817-1819 by Missouri's second governor, Frederick Bates. The farm and Faust Park is located on land that was originally owned by Frederick Bates and was part of the 1000 acres he purchased when he first came to Missouri. Thornhill farm, which includes the main house, two barns, a granary and other buildings, is listed on the National Register of Historic places. It is the oldest remaining governor's residence in the state of Missouri. A Bates family cemetery is located behind the house and in it are the graves of Governor Bates, his wife Nancy Opie Ball, and two of their four children.

Visit Thornhill Farm

The home of Governor Bates has been restored and can be toured by reservation. Self guided exterior tours of the entire Historical Village are free. Faust Park opens at 7am and closes at dark. Several times a year, Thornhill Farm, along with the Historical Village, offer living history days in which the entire village is open to the public, FREE of charge. See website for more information.

Thornhill Farm Address and Phone Numbers

Thornhill Farm
Faust Park
15185 Olive Blvd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-615-8328

Thornhill Farm Related Links:

Faust Park Facebook page, Historic Thornhill Farm Website