Grayville in White County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Gray Mansion

Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 23, 2021

1. Gray Mansion Marker

Inscription. This home was built by the Gray Family, the family that gave Grayville it's name. When completed in 1896, it was the finest home in this area and one of the first to have electric lights, running water, and steam heat. Slave quarters and a stable were in the rear. It became known as the 'Gray Mansion' and retains its original grandeur and charm today.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 38° 15.507′ N, 87° 59.77′ W. Marker is in Grayville, Illinois, in White County. Marker is on North Court Street (Illinois Route 1) south of East Mill Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 N Court St, Grayville IL 62844, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomasanne Payne Home Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gray Opera House (about 400 feet away); Present Site of The Gray Family Cemetery (about 700 feet away); The Gray Family Cemetery (about 700 feet away); "Empire Corner" (about 700 feet away); Vincennes to Shawneetown Stage Coach Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Gray's Stables and Slave Quarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grayville.

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William W. Gray House on Wikipedia. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places (#92000049) on February 13, 1992. (Submitted on July 23, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 23, 2021

2. Gray Mansion Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.