Bloomington in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

David Davis Mansion

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

1. David Davis Mansion Marker

Inscription. This Victorian Mansion was the home of Judge David Davis, an associate of Abraham Lincoln's. Construction began in 1870 and was completed in 1872. The house is built of yellow hard-burned face brick with stone quoins in the corners. It is 64 feet wide, extends 88 feet back, and has a tower that rises 50 feet above the ground. The lavish interior includes eight marble fireplaces. Davis was appointed by President Lincoln to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1862 and became a United States Senator in 1877. He returned to Illinois in 1883 and lived here again until his death in 1886.

Erected 1969 by Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Illinois State Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 40° 28.904′ N, 88° 58.838′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County. It is at the intersection of Davis Avenue and Monroe Drive, on the right when traveling north on Davis Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bloomington IL 61701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: My Good Friend (a few steps from this marker); Edmund O'Connell House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cloverlawn (about 500 feet away); David Davis III & IV House (about 500 feet away); James S. Neville House (approx. 0.2 miles away); John A. Wilcox House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Illinois Central R. R. (approx. ¼ mile away); An Arthur L. Pillsbury Design (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomington.

Also see . . . Welcome to Davis Mansion. This link holds a number of items to help. Click around its many hot buttons. (Submitted on October 8, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

Drive Entry to David Davis Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

2. Drive Entry to David Davis Mansion

David Davis Mansion with Unusual Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

3. David Davis Mansion with Unusual Tree

David Davis Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

4. David Davis Mansion

East Side & Rear of Davis Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

5. East Side & Rear of Davis Mansion

The Out Back image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

6. The Out Back

Carriage House - Behind the Davis Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

7. Carriage House - Behind the Davis Mansion

Barn and Shed image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

8. Barn and Shed

Shielded from the Sun - West Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

9. Shielded from the Sun - West Side

South / West Corner of Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

10. South / West Corner of Mansion

Judge David Davis image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of Illinois University

11. Judge David Davis

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 3,279 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 8, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 11. submitted on April 4, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.