Creole House, Historic house in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, United States.
The Creole House features a traditional poteaux-sur-sol construction method with logs positioned on a stone foundation and multiple fireplaces throughout the structure.
Built around 1800, this residence represents the early French settlement period in the Upper Mississippi Valley and remains the last structure of its type in Illinois.
The property combines French colonial architectural elements with modifications made by English-speaking settlers who acquired and expanded the house during the 1850s.
The Randolph County Historical Society maintains the property, making it accessible for visitors interested in exploring early American architectural techniques.
The house includes separate entrance doors to each room, a central chimney system, and original plastered interior walls that showcase period construction methods.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 38.08556,-90.09722
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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