DeKalb Township in DeKalb County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ellwood House

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, September 10, 2026

1. Ellwood House NSDAR Marker

Inscription.

Erected in 1879 by Isaac L. Ellwood who contributed to western development as an early inventor and manufacturer of barbed wire and as a breeder of horses

Erected 1974 by the General John Stark Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 41° 56.117′ N, 88° 45.15′ W. Marker is in DeKalb, Illinois, in DeKalb County. It is in DeKalb Township. It is on North 1st Street, on the left when traveling north. This marker is located on the west side of the Ellwood House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 509 1/2 N 1st Street, Dekalb IL 60115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Illinois.

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.

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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: Ellwood Mansion (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Ellwood House (a few steps from this marker); Rooted in Tradition (within shouting distance of this marker); Mrs. Ellwood’s Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Little House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellwood Green (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Major General Johann De Kalb White Oak (about 400 feet away); Jacob Haish (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeKalb.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, September 10, 2026

2. Ellwood House NSDAR Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.