Brimfield in Peoria County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
L.L. Guyer Log House
1837
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 18, 2026
1. L.L. Guyer Log House Marker
Lazarus Levi Guyer built this two story log house. The first floor was a general store and public meeting place. The second floor was his home.
First Sunday school
First town council meetings
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Charleston Lyceum meetings
U.S. Post Office
1838-1845 Bishop Philander Chase of Jubilee College held episcopal services
This structure, the oldest in Brimfield, was moved from 213 W Knoxville in 1987.
Maintained with community support by the Brimfield Area Historical Society
Erected by Brimfield Area Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 40° 50.301′ N, 89° 53.064′ W. Marker is in Brimfield, Illinois, in Peoria County. It is at the intersection of South Galena Avenue and East Knoxville Street (U.S. 150), on the right when traveling north on South Galena Avenue. Marker is located in front of the Brimfield Area Museum and L.L. Guyer Log House-Store. It faces west towards South Galena
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Regionally, this marker is in the Illinois River Valley and in Greater Peoria. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell School House Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Brimfield Vietnam War Anniversary Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Zion Protestant Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Zion Protestant Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Jubilee College State Historic Site (approx. 5.6 miles away); Jubilee College (approx. 7 miles away); Princeville Revolutionary War Veterans
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 18, 2026
2. L.L. Guyer Log House Marker
Also see . . . Facebook: Brimfield Area Historical Society. This is a link to the Brimfield Area Historical Society's Facebook page which features several different photos and posts about the L.L. Guyer Log House and upcoming local events.
Intro of page: "Founded in October of 1986 with the common goal of maintaining and sharing the history of the Brimfield area and the preservation of the LL Guyer log house. We do so through the safeguarding and sharing of photographs, artifacts and records."(Submitted on August 20, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois.)
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 18, 2026
3. L.L. Guyer Log House Marker Left
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 18, 2026
4. L.L. Guyer Log House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 18, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
