Plainfield in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ingersoll House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023
1. Ingersoll House Marker
Upright & Wing
with Greek Revival influences
Built by Chester Ingersoll
Restoration by Debbie Olsen for
John & Keebie Bright
Landmark
Village of
Plainfield
Illinois
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 41° 36.338′ N, 88° 12.171′ W. Marker is in Plainfield, Illinois, in Will County. Marker is on West Commercial Street east of South Illinois Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24010 W Commercial 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. Pioneer 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. ¼ mile away); Downtown Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plainfield.
Regarding Ingersoll House. From the Village of Plainfield:
TheIngersoll House, circa 1834, is the oldest home in Plainfield. The house is an excellent example of an Upright and Wing with a Greek Revival influence. It was the home of Chester Ingersoll, one of Plainfield's early settlers. Chester Ingersoll platted the area around the Village Green in the 1830s.
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The Ingersoll House was under threat of demolition and was relocated. It was completely restored to its original early nineteenth century appearance.
Also see . . . Plainfield designates Ingersoll House historic. It was built by Chester Ingersoll, a Massachusetts native who purchased 160 acres in the area for $1.25 an acre in 1833, according to the village. (Geoff Ziezulewicz, Chicago Tribune, Oct. 22, 2013) (Submitted on August 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023
2. Ingersoll 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 162 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
