John Marshall House - Old Shawneetown, Illinois - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

John Marshall emigrated to the United States in about 1804 from Ireland. He along with his brothers settled in Shawneetown. He build this brick house about 1808. It was the first brick house to be built in Shawneetown, a contrast to the log cabins and rough frame houses in Shawneetown. The house became the center point of social life in Shawneetown. Marshall opened a store in the house and in 1816 was granted the first charter for a bank in Illinois. He opened the bank in the house in 1817 suspended operations in the mid-1820's, and reopened from 1834 to 1842. Marshall was active in business and politics. In 1818 he was elected a legislator from Gallatin County to first Illinois General Assembly. He died in 1858.

The house is now operated as a museum and is open weekends Mother’s Day to the end of October. Saturdays 10-noon and 2-4; Sundays 1-4.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1808 Architectural Period/Style: Federal Style Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Stately home Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: First bank in Illinois was established in this house in 1816. Listed Building Status (if applicable): National Register of Historic Places Main Material of Construction: Brick Private/Public Access: Publilc Opening Hours (if applicable): From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

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