Greenville in Bond County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Turret Building
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 18, 2010
1. Turret Building Marker
This building used to be balanced by another more ornate one at the northern most part of the block. The old Post Office and the Cyclone Hose Company, Greenville's first Fire Station, were located in what was known as the Demoulin block before the buildings burned. This side of the square suffered large fires in 1891, 1904, and 1913.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 38° 53.525′ N, 89° 24.822′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Illinois, in Bond County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 3rd Street (Illinois Route 127), on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 West Main Street, Greenville IL 62246, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kendall Morse Town House (a few steps from this marker); Bond County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Greenville-Bond County (within shouting distance of this marker); Bond County Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); State Bank of Hoiles & Sons (within shouting distance of this marker); War of 1812 Soldiers Buried in Bond County (within shouting
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Also see . . .
1. Greenville, Illinois. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 19, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Bond County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on August 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 18, 2010
2. Turret Building and Marker
Looking north along 3rd Street
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 18, 2010
3. Turret Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 867 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
