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

Augustus & Jennie Elbe House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2021

1. Augustus & Jennie Elbe House Marker

Inscription.
702 E. Grove St.
Augustus & Jennie
Elbe House
Built c. 1882
Queen Anne Architectural Style
Elbe was a German born jeweler.
The house cost $4500 to build.

Erected by Dimmitt's Grove Neighborhood Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 40° 28.685′ N, 88° 59.132′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County. It is at the intersection of East Grove Street and South Clayton Street, on the right when traveling west on East Grove Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 702 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

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walking distance of this marker: George H. & Clara Bruner Cox House (a few steps from this marker); John & Matilda Heffernan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sain & Gertrude Welty House (within shouting distance of this marker); Phillip & Sophia Young House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucius T. and Arabella Bruner Wilcox House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel & Electa Bishop House (about 300 feet away); Ruben & Laura Benjamin House (about 500 feet away); Formerly Clare House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomington.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2021

2. Augustus & Jennie Elbe House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.