Harrisburg in Saline County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Aydolette Cabin

Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 5, 2020

1. Aydolette Cabin Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Aydolettes, French pioneers from Kaskaskia, built this cabin in 1849. It was originally located in the community of Somerset which was the first settlement in Saline County. In 1853, a second room was added saddlebag fashion with a large fireplace opening into both rooms. The family lived in this home for over 100 years.

Erected by Saline County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 37° 43.132′ N, 88° 33.115′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Illinois, in Saline County. Marker can be reached from South Feazel Street just north of Bauman Lane, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on the grounds of Saline County Pioneer Village, in front of the cabin, which is behind the old Poor House/Saline County Area Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 S Feazel St, Harrisburg IL 62946, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blockhouses (within shouting distance of this marker); Cain Church (within shouting

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distance of this marker); River Pirate's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Aydolette Barn and Thrashing Floor (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pauper House (within shouting distance of this marker); Chenault School (within shouting distance of this marker); The Poor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Guard and Chossier Salt Kettles (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

Aydolette Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 5, 2020

2. Aydolette Cabin

Marker is in front of the cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.