Plainfield in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pioneer House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023
1. Pioneer House Marker
c. 1834
Greek Revival
built by
Chester Ingersoll & T.J. York
Landmark
Village of
Plainfield
Illinois
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 41° 36.338′ N, 88° 12.183′ W. Marker is in Plainfield, Illinois, in Will County. It is on West Commercial Street east of South Illinois Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24012 W Commercial St, Plainfield IL 60544, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. 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 walking distance of this marker: Ingersoll House (a few steps from this marker); Opera House Block Building Landmark (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chittenden-Owens-Spangler House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Plymouth Congregational Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Plainfield Congregational Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Darr-Gaylord House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Masonic Block Building Landmark (approx. Ό mile away); Downtown Historic District (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plainfield.
Regarding Pioneer House. From the Village of Plainfield:
24012 (409) W. Commercial Street is the Village's third propertydesignated as a landmark. It is a Greek Revival cottage that was constructed shortly after the Village was platted. Greek Revival elements on it include its gable front, the cornice returns on the front facade, its scale of 1½ stories, and the frieze windows on the side elevation.
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This residence would have been one of the first houses constructed along Commercial Street. It is associated with several prominent early families who helped settle the Village. It is probable that Chester Ingersoll, or one of his associates, constructed the house in 1834. It is known as the Pioneer House due to its association with early residents of the community.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023
2. Pioneer House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 629 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
