Macomb in McDonough County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Old Randolph House

Photographed By Deborah H. Lutz, October 18, 2012

1. Old Randolph House Marker

Inscription. This building was in earlier times the Randolph House. During the campaign of 1858 Abraham Lincoln was a guest here on at least two separate occasions, August 25 and October 25.

Erected by Interested Macomb Citizens and W.I.U. Students.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1858.

Location. 40° 27.491′ N, 90° 40.208′ W. Marker is in Macomb, Illinois, in McDonough County. Marker is at the intersection of South Randolph Street and South Side Square, on the left when traveling south on South Randolph Street. The marker is on the left front of the building by the alley. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 East Side Square, Macomb IL 61455, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Randolph House Hotel (here, next to this marker); Lincoln Photograph / McDonough Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln in Macomb (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Lincoln's Speeches (about 300 feet away); William S. and Dorothy Bailey Home (about 400 feet away);

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First McDonough County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Macomb's Stagecoach Stop (about 500 feet away); In Memory of Commodore Thomas MacDonough, U.S.N. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macomb.

Regarding Old Randolph House. Built in 1856 the Randolph House offered elegance that was almost unheard of in western Illinois. Bellboys carried luggage and there was a carriage shuttle to the train depot. In 1936 the northern part of the building was demolished, only one-half of the original structure remains.

Also see . . . Macomb’s Courthouse Square. Western Illinois Museum entry (Submitted on January 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Randolph House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Deborah H. Lutz, October 18, 2012

2. The Randolph House

The maker is visible on the right side of the building by the alley

South East Corner of the Courthouse Square image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Deborah H. Lutz, October 14, 2012

3. South East Corner of the Courthouse Square

Randolph House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, April 4, 2012

4. Randolph House

The Randolph House c.1900 image. Click for full size.

5. The Randolph House c.1900

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2012, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 705 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 25, 2012, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.