Cahokia Heights in St. Clair County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jarrot Mansion

Photographed By Jason Voigt, January 31, 2020

1. Jarrot Mansion Marker

Inscription. This landmark structure has withstood time, owners, and many different uses. It remains remarkably intact today. The Jarrot Mansion was completed in 1810 for Nicholas Jarrot, a native Frenchman who achieved prosperity through trade, land, and law in frontier Cahokia. This building is the oldest brick house in Illinois.

An emphasis is placed on preserving the extensive original fabric of the Jarrot Mansion. Restoration is a solution when tested preservation measures fail.

"Old friends are worth keeping."

For more information Cahokia Courthouse Historic Site Visitor Center
107 Elm Street, Cahokia • (618) 332-1782

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 38° 34.221′ N, 90° 11.241′ W. Marker is in Cahokia Heights, Illinois, in St. Clair County. Marker is on East 1st Street just east of Falling Springs Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in front of the Jarrot Mansion. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 East 1st Street, East Saint Louis IL 62206, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Jarrot Mansion (here, next to this marker); This Stretch of Road

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(within shouting distance of this marker); French-Colonial Home Site Of Jean Baptiste Hamelin (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of the Holy Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Great River Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Bowman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Grand Plan (about 300 feet away); Cahokia - The Birthplace of the Midwest (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cahokia Heights.

Also see . . .
1. Jarrot Mansion Project. Official website for the Jarrot Mansion, and contains more information about Nicholas Jarrot and the oldest brick building in Illinois. (Submitted on January 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

2. Nicholas Jarrot Mansion on Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, January 31, 2020

2. Jarrot Mansion Marker

In front of the mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.