Highland Park in Lake County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Francis Stupey Log Cabin
April 22, 2013
1. The Francis Stupey Log Cabin Marker
In December, 1968, the cabin was moved from the grounds of Exmoor, about Ύ mile northwest, to this site.
It was first opened on June 8, 1969, as part of the year-long centennial celebration of the city of Highland Park.
From 1847 to 1875 the cabin served as the Stupey family home, then as a farm building until 1896 when the founders of Exmoor bought the Stupey farm. The cabin was then used as a utility building until 1968.
At the time the cabin was built, the closest settlement was St. Johns, located in what is now the southeast corner of Fort Sheridan. Population of the area was less than 100 people.
Moving, restoration and furnishing of the cabin in the period of 1850 was done by the historical society. Funds were raised by public subscription.
Erected by Highland Park Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1868.
Location. 42° 11.047′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of the First Public Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tyler Gate (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Water Tower (approx. 2.4 miles away); Fort Sheridan (approx. 2½ miles away); a different marker also named Fort Sheridan (approx. 2½ miles away); This Indian Trail Tree (approx. 2½ miles away); The Green Bay Trail (approx. 5.2 miles away); Zion German Presbyterian Church (approx. 6.7 miles away).
April 22, 2013
2. The Francis Stupey Log Cabin
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2013. This page has been viewed 1,126 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2013. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
