Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Elijah Iles' American House Hotel
1838-1870
Erected 1994 by Springfield Historic Sites Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 39° 48.029′ N, 89° 38.865′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Marker is at the intersection of East Adams Street and Southeast Old State Capitol Plaza, on the left when traveling west on East Adams Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 E Adams St, Springfield IL 62701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The American House (here, next to this marker); Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices (within shouting distance of this marker); In Their Springfield Prime (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln's Springfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Streetscape 1859 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lincoln Boys in 1854 (within shouting distance of this marker); Barack Obama Campaign Announcements (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.
Regarding Elijah Iles' American House Hotel. This was known to be the largest hotel in Illinois for at least a decade from its inception.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.