Bishop Hill Colony, Historic colony settlement in Bishop Hill, Illinois, United States
The buildings of Bishop Hill Colony include a three-story brick hotel, a Greek Revival church, dormitories, and agricultural structures across 0.53 square miles.
Swedish pietist Eric Janson established Bishop Hill Colony in 1846 as a religious settlement, leading 1,400 followers from Sweden to create their community.
The Colony Church museum displays artifacts and folk art paintings by Olof Krans, documenting the daily experiences of Swedish immigrants in 19th-century Illinois.
Visitors can explore multiple preserved buildings at the Bishop Hill State Historic Site, including the Colony Hotel, Boys Dormitory, and restored agricultural structures.
The colony operated under a communal system where residents shared property and worked together in fields until its dissolution in 1861.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1846
GPS coordinates: 41.20030,-90.11890
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:26
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