Sturgis House
A former residence and funeral home became a local setting for the national story of Pretty Boy Floyd.
A house enters national news
The Rotary marker recalls the building’s origins as the Erlanger family home and its later use as the Sturgis Funeral Home. In October 1934, Floyd’s body was displayed here after his death near East Liverpool. The house connects a widely reported national crime story with a specific downtown place.
Read the story without the folklore
Continue to the dedicated Pretty Boy Floyd page for the pursuit, the death site and the uncertainties in competing accounts. The marker records the house’s connection to the aftermath; it does not resolve disputed details about Floyd’s final moments. Treat the location as a heritage stop and confirm any current accommodation or interior visit arrangements separately.
Before you go
- The photograph records the marker at its capture date; confirm present access and condition before a special trip.
- Use public sidewalks or permitted park paths, and follow posted access rules.
Story sources
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Story reviewed 2026-10-04. Confirm current access directly.