National Register of Historic Places

Paine House

Xenia, Clay County, Illinois
Listed
November 14, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85002843

About this property

The Paine House is a historic house in Xenia, Illinois, which was the home of author Albert Bigelow Paine. Built in 1858, the house was designed using elements of the Greek Revival and Gothic Revival styles. Paine lived there from 1873 to 1888, during which he began his writing career, authoring numerous stories and poems. Several of his works appeared in Xenia's newspapers, inspiring his pursuit of a literary career. Paine later became known for his friendship with Mark Twain; he edited Twain's letters and wrote a multi-volume biography of the author. As of the 1980s, the house was still owned by Paine's descendants. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 14, 1985.

Location

Xenia, Clay County, Illinois
38.63871, -88.63479

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Sources

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When was Paine House listed on the National Register?

Paine House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 14, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Paine House?

Paine House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Paine House?

The period of significance for Paine House is recorded as the industrial era.

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