John Wood Mansion
The John Wood Mansion was built between 1835 and 1838 by John Wood, who in 1860 became the 12th governor of Illinois on the death of Governor William Bissell. You will find it in Quincy. Look also at Mark Twain Cave, 17 mi away.
A museum inside Quincy
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Quincy
John Wood Mansion is inside Quincy, which has 18 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN) has airline service, about 11 miles from John Wood Mansion.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Every month near John Wood Mansion is set out below.
John Wood Mansion
The John Wood Mansion was built between 1835 and 1838 by John Wood, who in 1860 became the 12th governor of Illinois on the death of Governor William Bissell. The Wood family moved into the Greek Revival home situated at 12th and State Streets in Quincy, Illinois from an unusual two-story log cabin in 1837. Quincy is the county seat of Adams County. Wood founded both the county (1825) and city (1835).
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1970)
Lodging near John Wood Mansion
Nearest for a night are Quincy (18) and Quincy Township (18).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From John Wood Mansion | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | in town | — | 18 12 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 38,918 | $153K | — |
| Quincy Township | in town | — | 18 12 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 38,918 | $153K | — |
| Hannibal | 15 mi south | 25 min | 28 16 hotels · 2 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,804 | $128K | C− |
| Canton | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 2,763 | $118K | A |
| Riverside Township | 5 mi north | 10 min | 1 1 motel | 1,982 | $213K | — |
| Ellington Township | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 1 1 hotel | 2,719 | $234K | — |
| Camp Point Township | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 3 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 1,612 | $154K | — |
| Palmyra | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 3,649 | $184K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near John Wood Mansion
Every place here is under 61 miles away.
117 mi CaveMark Twain Cave
215 mi MuseumMark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
36 mi MuseumCarthage Jail
328 mi National Historic SiteNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
42 mi MuseumNauvoo House
61 mi City parkCrapo ParkPhoto credits
Mark Twain Cave: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2 · Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2 · Carthage Jail: Nyttend, Public domain · New Philadelphia National Historic Site: Nyttend, Public domain · Nauvoo House: Jake from Utah, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Crapo Park: Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
Asked about John Wood Mansion
Is John Wood Mansion in Quincy?
Yes. It’s inside Quincy, IL.
When is the best time to visit John Wood Mansion?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
What is the closest airport to John Wood Mansion?
Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN), about 11 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 98 miles.
Where should I stay near John Wood Mansion?
Quincy (in town, 18 places to stay), Quincy Township (in town, 18 places to stay) and Hannibal (15 mi, 28 places to stay).
Quincy has the answers
Ask a question, or answer one, in Quincy’s Town Square.
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