Charles H. Hibbard House
Charles H. Hibbard House, Italianate residence in Marengo, Illinois.
The Charles H. Hibbard House features an octagonal cupola on its roof, fourteen rooms spread across two floors, and decorative architectural brackets at the eaves.
Built in 1847 as a replica of Charles Hibbard's childhood home, the house cost $16,000 and served as a refuge for enslaved people during the Civil War.
The property contains an underground room with a concealed entrance near the front porch, reflecting construction methods and social movements of the 1840s.
Located at 413 West Grant Highway, the house includes six bedrooms on the second floor arranged around a central hallway with a back staircase.
The cupola provided ventilation for the house and contained a window where lights signaled safety to those seeking shelter during the Civil War.
Location: Illinois
Architectural style: Italianate architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.24830,-88.61263
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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