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Quincy in Adams County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Wood Mansion
Erected 1835
 
John Wood Mansion Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Bill Pfingsten, June 11, 2012
1. John Wood Mansion Marker
 
Inscription. The home of Governor John Wood
Governor State of Illinois 1860-1861
Founder of Quincy, Illinois
Dedicated by Dorothy Quincy Chapter NSDAR
 
Erected 1984.
 
Marker series. This marker is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution marker series.
 
Location. 39° 55.63′ N, 91° 23.783′ W. Marker is in Quincy, Illinois, in Adams County. Marker is at the intersection of 12th Street and State Street on 12th Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Quincy IL 62301, United States of America.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Political Allies (here, next to this marker); Lincoln's Confidante (approx. 0.6 miles away); Warm, Sincere Friendship (approx. 0.6 miles away); Augustine Tolton (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lincoln's 1854 Visit (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lincoln's Honored Friend (approx. 0.7 miles away); A Quincy "Copperhead" (approx. 0.7 miles away); Search for Equality (approx. ¾ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Quincy.
 
John Wood Mansion, South Side Photo, Click for full size
By Reg Ankrom, June 10, 2102
2. John Wood Mansion, South Side
 
 
John Wood Mansion Photo, Click for full size
By Bill Pfingsten, June 11, 2012
3. John Wood Mansion
 
Credits. This page originally submitted on August 24, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 125 times since then. Photos:   1. submitted on August 24, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.   2. submitted on September 14, 2012, by Reg Ankrom of Quincy, Illinois.   3. submitted on August 24, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
 
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