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

John & Matilda Heffernan House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2021

1. John & Matilda Heffernan House Marker

Inscription.
706 E. Grove St.
John & Matilda
Heffernan House
Built c. 1892
Queen Anne Architectural Style

Col. Heffernan was a successful businessman
and leader of the local Irish community.

No automobiles were allowed on the property
until his death in 1921.

Erected by Dimmitt's Grove Neighborhood Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 40° 28.683′ N, 88° 59.111′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County. It is on East Grove Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 706 E Grove St, Bloomington IL 61701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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:

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Augustus & Jennie Elbe House (within shouting distance of this marker); George H. & Clara Bruner Cox House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sain & Gertrude Welty House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Phillip & Sophia Young House (about 300 feet away); Lucius T. and Arabella Bruner Wilcox House (about 400 feet away); Samuel & Electa Bishop House (about 400 feet away); Formerly Clare House (about 600 feet away); Omar and Ethyl Rawson House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomington.

Regarding John & Matilda Heffernan House. Excerpt from East Grove Street Architectural/Historical Survey by Greg Koos (1985):

… John Heffernan was a civic leader, active in politics. He died in 1921. The second Boy Scout camp in this locale was named for him.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2021

2. John & Matilda Heffernan House Marker

Marker is at left edge of the picture.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 603 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.