Walnut Grove Farm
National Register of Historic Places

Walnut Grove Farm

Knoxville, Knox County, Illinois
Listed
August 23, 1989
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
89001114

About this property

The Walnut Grove Farm is a farm complex and historic district located on Knox Station Road 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Knoxville, Illinois. George A. Charles, the son of one of Knoxville's founders, established the farm in 1835. Charles, his sons A.G. and A.P., and A.G.'s son George were all both successful farmers and prominent citizens of Knoxville. The farm focused on breeding cattle and growing corn, with an emphasis on the former; at its peak, the farm covered over 1,900 acres (770 ha), 360 acres (150 ha) of which are included in the historic district. The present farm complex includes a main house, a tenant farmer's house, a bank barn that was once among the largest in the state, three additional barns, a hog farrowing building, and a collection of outbuildings. The farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1989.

Location

Knoxville, Knox County, Illinois
40.92253, -90.26523

Categories

AGRICULTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Knox County Courthouse and Hall of Records
Early Republic
1.4 mi
Knox County Jail
Early Republic
1.4 mi
Old Main, Knox College
Industrial
5.7 mi
Galesburg Historic District
Listed
5.8 mi
Meetinghouse of the Central Congregational Church
Industrial
5.8 mi

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When was Walnut Grove Farm listed on the National Register?

Walnut Grove Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 23, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Walnut Grove Farm?

Walnut Grove Farm is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Walnut Grove Farm?

The period of significance for Walnut Grove Farm is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1835.

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