Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George W. Shutt House

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 16, 2011

1. George W. Shutt House Marker

Inscription. In 1860, this house was rented to young lawyer George Shutt and his family. Unlike most of Lincoln's politically active neighbors, Shutt supported Stephen A. Douglas in his campaign against Lincoln for the Presidency in 1860.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Sprinfield - Lincoln Home National Historic Site series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 39° 47.781′ N, 89° 38.717′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Marker is on 8th Street just north of E. Edwards Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield IL 62701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jesse K. Dubois House (a few steps from this marker); Solomon Allen Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Henson Robinson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Home National Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Politics in the Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker); A Lot of Activism in the Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker); The Underground Railroad in Lincoln's Neighborhood

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Economic and Ethnic Diversity in Springfield (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 16, 2011

2. George W. Shutt House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.