National Register of Historic Places

Robinson-Bonnett Inn

Bobtown, Menard County, Illinois
Listed
August 2, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90001198

About this property

The Robinson-Bonnett Inn is a historic inn located on Whites Crossing Road in Bobtown, Illinois. The inn was built circa 1843 by the Robinson family, which ran a gristmill and sawmill in the area, and John Bonnett. The inn was designed in the Federal style and is typical of inns of its period. While the inn originally served travelers to the Robinson family's mills, by the 1850s it was located along and served travelers on a stagecoach line. John Bonnett became the sole owner of the inn in 1849; Bonnett ran the inn until 1880 and continued to live in the area until 1910, even after the other residents of the area relocated to Oakford. The inn is now the only surviving inn of its era in Menard County. The inn was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 3, 1990.

Location

Bobtown, Menard County, Illinois
40.07539, -89.98857

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Sources

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When was Robinson-Bonnett Inn listed on the National Register?

Robinson-Bonnett Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 2, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Robinson-Bonnett Inn?

Robinson-Bonnett Inn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Robinson-Bonnett Inn?

The period of significance for Robinson-Bonnett Inn is recorded as the industrial era.

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