National Register of Historic Places

Duncan, Joseph, House

Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois
Listed
November 5, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000294

About this property

The Joseph Duncan House, also known as the Governor Duncan Mansion, is a historic house located at 4 Duncan Place in Jacksonville, Illinois. The Georgian style house was built in 1833 for Illinois politician Joseph Duncan. Duncan served as Illinois' representative in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1827 to 1834; he was the state's sole representative for all but his last year. After leaving the House, Duncan served as Governor of Illinois from 1834 to 1838. As Illinois had no Governor's Mansion at the time of his election, Duncan's home served as the unofficial governor's mansion during his time in office. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 5, 1971. Duncan oversaw the beginning of the Illinois and Michigan Canal's construction in 1836, which he had promoted both in Congress and as governor. The Governor Duncan Mansion is owned and operated by the Rev. James Caldwell Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), and is open for tours.

Location

4 Duncan Pl.
Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois
39.73405, -90.24896

Categories

EDUCATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Beecher Hall, Illinois College
Industrial
0.2 mi
Jacksonville Historic District
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0.6 mi
Morgan County Courthouse
Industrial
0.9 mi
Ayers Bank Building
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1 mi
Jacksonville Public Library
Industrial
1 mi

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When was Duncan, Joseph, House listed on the National Register?

Duncan, Joseph, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 5, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Duncan, Joseph, House?

Duncan, Joseph, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Duncan, Joseph, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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