National Register of Historic Places

Shiloh College

Shiloh Hill, Randolph County, Illinois
Listed
November 15, 2005
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05001251

About this property

Shiloh College is a historic school building located at 13043 Walnut Street in Shiloh Hill, Illinois. Preparations for Shiloh College's founding began in 1836. In 1839, area residents purchased 80 acres for the school and the Illinois legislature officially incorporated the college. Shiloh College's students included John A. Logan, the future Civil War general, Congressman, candidate for Vice President, and founder of Memorial Day. By 1896, the college was financially strapped, ceased operations, and leased the building to the Shiloh Hill school district. The building served as a public school until 1954, when the school was consolidated into Trico School District. The only surviving building from Shiloh College is a Greek Revival building constructed in 1881. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 2005. It is one of two one-room schoolhouses remaining in the Shiloh Hill area. In 1998, the Randolph County Historical Society took ownership of the College building. In 2004, the Shiloh College Foundation was founded to support restoration of the college building.

Location

13043 Walnut St.
Shiloh Hill, Randolph County, Illinois
37.92681, -89.62022

Categories

EDUCATION
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Sources

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When was Shiloh College listed on the National Register?

Shiloh College was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Shiloh College?

Shiloh College is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Shiloh College?

The period of significance for Shiloh College is recorded as the industrial era.

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