Jarrot, Nicholas, Mansion - Cahokia, Illinois
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N 38° 34.221 W 090° 11.237
15S E 745046 N 4272851
Formerly the home of Nicholas Jarrot, a French-born entrepreneur and land speculator. Construction began in 1807, making it one of the earliest surviving masonry buildings in Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM244R
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2007
Views: 11
This was the home of Nicholas Jarrot (1764-1820), a French-born entrepreneur and land speculator who also served as judge and local militia officer. Construction of the Mansion began in 1807, making it one of the earliest surviving masonry buildings in Illinois. The home is also notable for its use of American Federal architectural design, rather than the traditional French Colonial style common in the area.
The Mansion is a two-story brick structure with a full cellar. The first floor is composed of a central hall, flanked on each side by two rooms. The second floor contains a ballroom with attached drawing room, a stair hall, and two other rooms. On the grounds is a stone spring house that dates from ca. 1810. In 1974 the Jarrot Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Though currently closed for restoration, the Mansion is opened periodically for special events: “Autumn Open House” in September, and Fete du Bon Vieux Temps or “Festival of the Good Old Days” (Saturday prior to Ash Wednesday). Restoration efforts are assisted by the Jarrot Mansion Project, Inc., a non-profit organization.
Street address:
East 1st Street
Cahokia, IL USA
62206
County / Borough / Parish: St. Clair County
Year listed: 1974
Historic (Areas of) Significance: This was the home of Nicholas Jarrot (1764-1820), a French-born entrepreneur and land speculator who also served as judge and local militia officer. Construction of the Mansion began in 1807, making it one of the earliest surviving masonry buildings in Il
Periods of significance: 1750 - 1825
Historic function: Home
Current function: State Historic Site and Museum
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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