Peterstown Stage Coach Stop Pump - Waterloo, IL - Hand Operated Water Pumps on Waymarking.com

County of pump: Monroe County
Location of pump: front lawn, Waterloo

"The Peterstown House is a two-story saltbox that was built in two parts. The original building was constructed in the mid-1830's. In the early 1860's, or possibly earlier, a larger section was added to the northern end...

"The Peterstown House is significant because it served as a state inn on the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail and served as a focal point of community activity in the area of Waterloo throughout most of the ninetheenth century.

"The Peterstown House is the only intact structure along the entire sixty mile lenghth of the trail that was used as a state inn and tavern." - National Register Nomination Form

Text of marker on building:
The north end of Waterloo was originally called Peter's Town, for Emery Peter Rogers, 1795-1859. Coming from Massachusetts in 1816, he started with 5 acres here on the west side of the Kaskaskia Trail, where he operated a grist mill, woolen mill, rope factory, carding mill, cider mill, carriage factory, brickyard and quarry, in addition to his general store. He developed a large commercial business, with markets in St. Louis and New Orleans. In 1843 he built a large brick residence and hotel on the east side of Main Street with 14 rooms and 12 fireplaces. The second floor was used as a hall for the Masonic Lodge. "Peter" Rogers was County Treasurer in 1827, and County Commissioner 1834-1838, and 1846-1849.