Lexington in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The John Patton Cabin

Built 1829

By Jason Voigt, September 29, 2020

1. The John Patton Cabin Marker

Inscription. The John Patton Cabin, originally situated 3½ miles southeast of this site, is a structure intimately linked with the relations of whites and Indians on the Illinois frontier. Built with the assistance of Kickapoo Indians from a nearby village, it was home to John and Margaret Wiley Patton and their 12 children.

Three years later these people's friendly relations were completely disrupted by the panic associated with the Black Hawk War of 1832. An addition on Patton's Cabin was left windowless and dubbed "Fort Patton" by the white settlers.

In 1984 the cabin was restored to its 1829 appearance.

Erected 1987 by The Illinois History Club of LCHS and the Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts or Castles • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list.

Location. 40° 38.886′ N, 88° 46.809′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Illinois, in McLean County. Marker is on North Cherry Street north of North Harrison Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located outside the cabin, which is part of Lexington District Park.

By Jason Voigt, September 29, 2020

2. The John Patton Cabin Marker

Marker is next to the cabin

Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 810 North Cherry Street, Lexington IL 61753, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Illinois U.S. Route 66 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Matthew T. Scott (approx. 7.6 miles away); 1926 Route 66 Alignment (approx. 8.4 miles away); Pure Oil Truck Stop (approx. 8.4 miles away); 1954 Route 66 Alignment (approx. 8½ miles away); Dead Man's Curve (approx. 8½ miles away); Henderson's Standard (approx. 8.7 miles away); End of the Journey (approx. 9.1 miles away).

Also see . . . John Patton Log Cabin on Wikipedia. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (#86002008). (Submitted on November 14, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 27 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.