Wauconda in Lake County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Andrew C. Cook House
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, March 29, 2012
1. Andrew C. Cook House Marker
In 1840, Andrew C. Cook and his wife Mary Oakes came to Wauconda Township from Vermont, via the Erie Canal, the Great Lakes to Chicago and then to Wauconda. They purchased 380 acres of land at $1.25 per acre. A log cabin was erected before clearing the land. Early in 1850 he began construction on this rural Greek Revival style farmhouse, making the bricks from the clay and limestone of the nearby area. The house was built in three stages, as seen by the three colors of the brick, fired at different temperatures and times in his kiln. He was a stalwart Republican in Lake County politics, holding many offices including township supervisor. The first township meeting was held in this house.
Erected 1992 by Wauconda Lions Club, Wauconda Township Historical Society and Illinois Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal, and the Illinois State Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 42° 16.187′ N, 88° 8.664′ W. Marker is in Wauconda, Illinois, in Lake
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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: Wauconda Township (within shouting distance of this marker); A Geologic Youngster (approx. Ό mile away); Wauconda Township World War I Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Path of Honor (approx. 0.8 miles away); American Airlines Flight 77 (approx. 0.8 miles away); United Airlines Flight 93 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Heroes of Freedom Memorial, Village of Wauconda (approx.
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, March 29, 2012
2. Andrew C. Cook House Marker
Also see . . . Andrew C. Cook House. Wauconda Township Historical Society website entry (Submitted on April 3, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin.)
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, March 29, 2012
3. Andrew C. Cook House
Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, March 29, 2012
4. Andrew C. Cook House
Wauconda Historical Society sign just to the south of the house and marker.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 10, 2025
5. Andrew C. Cook House (2025)
Wauconda High School can be seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,553 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on May 12, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
