Bloomington in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John and Caroline Roush House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2021
1. John and Caroline Roush House Marker
John and Caroline
Roush House
Italianate Architectural
Style, 1870
Built on a Joliet stone foundation with local brick for
John Roush, a wholesale grocer. The Neo-classical porch was
added in 1907. The house was restored and preserved by
Arden Nowers and Gene Drager,
who lived here for 50 years.
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 1870.
Location. 40° 28.67′ N, 88° 59.327′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County. Marker is at the intersection of East Grove Street and South McLean Street, on the right when traveling east on East Grove Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 421 E Grove St, Bloomington IL 61701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edward & Ora Gridley House (a few steps from this marker); Ezra & Barbara Prince House (a few steps from this marker); Horace and Nora McCurdy House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence and Mary Jane Weldon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Oscar and Sara Mandel House
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Regarding John and Caroline Roush House. Excerpt from East Grove Street Architectural/Historical Survey by Greg Koos (1985):
… John Roush was born in Highland County, Ohio, in 1832, He worked and was partner in various grocery concerns in the Midwest. Coming to Bloomington in 1869, after apparently considerable success, he went into partnership with John McMillan (506 E. Grove). In 1879 be became partner with J. F. Humphries and was killed in 1884, dragged to death by a runaway horse.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2021
2. John and Caroline Roush House Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2021
3. John and Caroline Roush House Secondary Marker
Marker reads:
Gift to the street
1870
Old House Society
of Bloomington-Normal
1870
Old House Society
of Bloomington-Normal
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
