Jenkins, Israel, House - Marion, IN
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N 40° 29.820 W 085° 31.670
16T E 624750 N 4483962
Israel Jenkins House - The Elms Station of Farmington, a 1840 Historic Brick Home located on the grounds of Club Run Golf Course.
Waymark Code: WMEFFX
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 05/22/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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The Jenkins House is located on the property of Walnut Creek/Club Run Golf Course. The courses have 36 holes between the two courses; the Jenkins House currently functions as the clubhouse on the Club Run side.

The Jenkins House is a ‘Hoosier Homestead’ and is listed on the ‘Indiana Historic Sites and Structures’. The owners wish to share the legacy left by the early abolitionists who settled in this area and offer a rich, informative and educational experience. View the historic golf collection and Civil War era artifacts.
Street address:
Club Run Golf Course
7453 E 400 S
Marion, IN USA
46953


County / Borough / Parish: Grant

Year listed: 2003

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1840-1865

Historic function: Underground railroad

Current function: Clubhouse/ Museum

Privately owned?: yes

Season start / Season finish: From: 05/15/2012 To: 10/15/2012

Hours of operation: From: 8:00 AM To: 6:00 AM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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