Fuchs House

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Fuchs House, USDA Forest Service

Overview In the late 1930s, Rudolph Fuchs built a five bedroom concrete and native stone house for his family, and also built the present wheel house to produce electricity for his needs. Power was obtained by building a dam in a semi-circle below a large spring forming a small pond. The water was to pour through a chute on the wheel to produce electricity; however, electricity arrived to the site before the wheel ever needed to do its job.… How to get there: From Poplar Bluff, take Highway 67 north for 14 miles, then drive west on Highway 49 for 9 miles (about 3 miles past the town of Williamsville). Take the first right after crossing the Black River to enter Markham Springs Recreation Area. The drive way to the Fuchs House will be the first Forest Road on the left. Cost: Fuchs House is available for the following prices: Sunday- $125/night Monday- $125/night Tuesday- $125/night Wednesday- $100/night Thursday- $125/night Friday- $200/night Saturday- $200/night Weekend- $400/weekend Weekly Rate- $975/full week Cell service: Not listed by the managing agency, so assume it may be limited. Check before you go. Contact: Managed by USDA Forest Service. Phone: 573-341-5488. Email: [email protected]. Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273841 Info and photos from Recreation.gov (photo credit: Mark Twain National Forest, CSE Enterprises). Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.