Griggsville in Pike County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Skinner House
Community Center
Photographed By Emily Pursley, June 15, 2019
1. Skinner House Marker
Built 1858
Remodelled 1905
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Restored By the Griggsville Preservation and Restoration Society
Open to Public May 30 1982Erected by Griggsville Preservation and Restoration Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 39° 42.528′ N, 90° 43.51′ W. Marker is in Griggsville, Illinois, in Pike County. Marker is on South Stanford Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Griggsville IL 62340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Griggsville Fire Bell (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lime Kiln (approx. 4.4 miles away); General Grant and the 21st IL Regiment (approx. 4.9 miles away); Cobb Family Cabin (approx. 5.2 miles away); Perry Church of Christ Memorial Park (approx. 5.2 miles away); Potawatomi Trail of Death
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Regarding Skinner House. The house was owned by a prominent local doctor and used to have a second half to the left that was a mirror of what remains. His medical practice was downstairs and he lived upstairs. A small outbuilding is now home to an extensive county archive and the home is a museum. The home and archive are open for some events throughout the year or by appointment.
Photographed By Emily Pursley, June 15, 2019
2. Skinner House
Photographed By Emily Pursley, June 15, 2019
3. Another Skinner House Marker
Marker by the front door reads:
Paul and Mary Lou Cory gave the funds to buy this house for the Griggsville Preservation and Restoration Society
July 1980
Photographed By Emily Pursley, June 15, 2019
4. Alma Lee Vail Memorial
In honor of a volunteer. Located on the south side of the house.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
