John Marshall House Museum

The John Marshall House Museum is a reconstructed brick building near the Ohio River in Illinois featuring a distinctive spiral staircase. The house displays furniture, documents, and artifacts that represent settler life from that period.

The building was originally constructed in 1819 as a banker's residence and stood until 1974. It was later rebuilt on the same site after being demolished.

The museum displays furniture and objects from pioneer times that show how families lived in early settlements. Visitors can see the daily tools and possessions people used in frontier homes.

To visit the house, you need to contact the Gallatin Historical Society in advance. They can provide information about opening hours and available tour options.

On the museum grounds stands a Tent City Commemorative Stone marking where refugee families once sheltered in the local area. This stone tells a lesser-known story of displacement and community survival during difficult times.

Location: Old Shawneetown

GPS coordinates: 37.69420,-88.13640

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02