Quincy in Adams County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

R. F. Newcomb House

1890-91

— Romanesque Revival —

R. F. Newcomb House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2020

1. R. F. Newcomb House Marker

Inscription.

[Title is text]

Erected by Quincy Preserves.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 39° 55.932′ N, 91° 23.394′ W. Marker is in Quincy, Illinois, in Adams County. It is at the intersection of Maine Street and 16th Street, on the left when traveling east on Maine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Maine Street, Quincy IL 62301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 marker: Quincy's Early Environment (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Henry Bull House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Political Allies

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(approx. half a mile away); John Wood Mansion (approx. half a mile away); Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (approx. half a mile away); Lincoln Recuperates (approx. 0.6 miles away); Charley's Run (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dr. Thomas Edgar Musselman (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quincy.

Regarding R. F. Newcomb House. The house is home to the Quincy Museum.

Also see . . .
1. Richard F. Newcomb House. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on September 27, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

2. Local Landmarks and Historic Districts. Quincy Preservation Commission website entry (Submitted on September 27, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

3. History of the Newcomb and Stillwell Family. Quincy Museum website entry (Submitted on September 27, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

R. F. Newcomb House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2020

2. R. F. Newcomb House and Marker

Marker is on first pillar at stairway

R. F. Newcomb House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2020

3. R. F. Newcomb House

View of south and east elevations

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 498 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 27, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.