Greenville in Bond County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

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. 38° 53.526′ N, 89° 24.833′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Illinois, in Bond County. Marker is 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 is at or near this postal address: 311 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. Turret Building (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); Greenville (within shouting distance of this marker); J. R. Bennett Building

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(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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, January 3, 2020

2. Kendall Morse Town House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.