Marshall in Clark County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Archer House

National Historic Landmark

Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 6, 2020

1. The Archer House Marker

Inscription. This structure was erected in 1841 by Col. Wm. B. Archer, founder of Marshall, and John Bartlett and has been in continuous use as a hotel. It was an important stage coach stop on the early Cumberland Road where many prominent people, including Abraham Lincoln and Grover Cleveland, stayed.

Erected 1977 by Clark County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, the Former U.S. Presidents: #22 and #24 Grover Cleveland, and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 39° 23.465′ N, 87° 41.647′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Illinois, in Clark County. Marker is on Archer Avenue west of Michigan Avenue (Illinois Route 1), on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted on the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 717 Archer Ave, Marshall IL 62441, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Jones 1921-77 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marshall (about 400 feet away); Harlan Hall Opera House (about 500 feet away); Harlan Hall (about 600

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feet away); You Are Not Forgotten (about 700 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away); Battlefield Cross (about 800 feet away); Marshall, Illinois (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Also see . . . Archer House Hotel on Wikipedia. Added to the National Register of Historic Places (#76000685) in 1976. (Submitted on July 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 6, 2020

2. The Archer House Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 29, 2023

3. The Archer House Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 29, 2023

4. The Archer House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3, 4. submitted on August 2, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.