Plainfield in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Regular Baptist Church Parsonage
Richard & Gwendolyn Krahn House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023
1. The Regular Baptist Church Parsonage Marker
T-plan house with Italianate influences
built by John Prescott
Landmark
Village of
Plainfield
Illinois
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 41° 36.702′ N, 88° 12.028′ W. Marker is in Plainfield, Illinois, in Will County. Marker is on South Bartlett Avenue north of Amboy Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14910 S Bartlett Ave, Plainfield IL 60544, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Caton-Kelly-Wright House (a few steps from this marker); Varley-Olsen House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Green-Lutter House (about 600 feet away); Wallace Peter Hall Residence (about 800 feet away); Barr-Hendricksen House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Plainfield House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Plainfield House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Overman-Brown-Buss Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plainfield.
Regarding The Regular Baptist Church Parsonage. From the Village of Plainfield:
14910 S. Bartlett Avenue,located in the East Side Historic District, is an excellent example of a single-family T-Plan vernacular house with unique Italianate details. John Prescott began construction of the house in September 1887 and completed the house in February 1888.
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This house is also associated with one of the Village’s earliest places to worship. The house was built on a lot donated by James R. Ashley, son of Riley B. Ashley, one of the early pastors of the Regular Baptist Church in Plainfield. The house served as the church’s parsonage for a number of years. Another notable fact about this property is that, in its 128-year history, the applicant is only the third owner.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023
2. The Regular Baptist Church Parsonage Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
