Kendall Morse Town House

1838

Photographed by Jason Voigt, January 3, 2020

1. Kendall Morse Town House Marker

Inscription. Constructed as a two story house, this is thought to be the oldest building still standing in Greenville. It as built by Kendall Morse, younger brother of Stephen Morse, who co-founded Almira College. The brothers were some of the most prosperous merchants in town; their estimated worth was said to be $100,000. In 1856 this building also served as the location of the Ladies Library Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 53.526′ N, 89° 24.833′ W. Marker was in Greenville, Illinois, in Bond County. It was on West Main Street just west of North 3rd Street (Illinois Route 127), on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted on the building that houses Strategic Financial Services - Royal Alliance. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 311 West Main Street, Greenville IL 62246, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Greater St. Louis.

It was also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 distance of this location: Bond County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Greenville-Bond County (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenville (within shouting

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distance of this marker); J. R. Bennett Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bond County Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); War of 1812 Soldiers Buried in Bond County (about 300 feet away); Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Bond County (about 300 feet away); State Bank of Hoiles & Sons (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Turret Building (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Jason Voigt, January 3, 2020

2. Kendall Morse Town House Marker

Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 6, 2024

3. Kendall Morse Town House Marker

Marker is no longer there.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on June 6, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.