Plainfield in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Darr-Gaylord House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023
1. Darr-Gaylord House Marker
Queen Anne
built by
David & Eliza Darr
Landmark
Village of
Plainfield
Illinois
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 41° 36.507′ N, 88° 12.067′ W. Marker is in Plainfield, Illinois, in Will County. Marker is at the intersection of Lockport Street and South Dillman Street, on the right when traveling east on Lockport Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23921 Lockport St, 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. Barr-Hendricksen House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wallace Peter Hall Residence (about 500 feet away); Plymouth Congregational Church (about 600 feet away); Plainfield Congregational Meeting House (about 600 feet away); Opera House Block Building Landmark (about 700 feet away); Varley-Olsen House (about 800 feet away); Masonic Block Building Landmark (approx. 0.2 miles away); Downtown Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plainfield.
Regarding Darr-Gaylord House. From the Village of Plainfield:
The Darr-Gaylord House is a good exampleof a late Queen Anne style residence in the Village. The structure was begun in 1897 but was not completed until the following year due to the untimely death of Mr. Darr in October 1897. A member of an early pioneer family in Plainfield, David Darr was a veteran of the Civil War and a local hardware merchant.
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The Darr-Gaylord Home is in pristine condition with its original design and materials largely intact. The house has been lovingly maintained by its current owner, Ms. Betty Gaylord. The Gaylord Family descends from the original owners, David and Eliza Darr.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023
2. Darr-Gaylord House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
