Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Sarah Cook House

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 16, 2011

1. Sarah Cook House Marker

Inscription. During 1860, this house was rented to Mrs. Cook, a widow, who let rooms to help provide support for herself and her children. In 1855, a Springfield newspaper carried an advertisement for Mrs. Cook's photographic studio, with its "splendid Camera, beautiful stock, and the best light in the city."

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Women. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Sprinfield - Lincoln Home National Historic Site series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 39° 47.808′ N, 89° 38.701′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Marker is on 8th Street just south of Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield IL 62701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Underground Railroad in Lincoln's Neighborhood (a few steps from this marker); Economic and Ethnic Diversity in Springfield (a few steps from this marker); Allen Miller House (a few steps from this marker); Mary Lincoln's Circle of Friends (a few steps from this marker); Julia Sprigg House (a few steps from this marker); A Lot of Activism in the Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Politics in the Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Arnold House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 16, 2011

2. Sarah Cook House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 604 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.