Asher Morton Farmstead
Listed as “Morton, Asher, Farmstead” · Also known as Neal House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Asher Morton Farmstead
Asher Morton Farmstead was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 29, 1996. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 115 other Illinois listings. The listing covers 6 acres.
What it isParis, IL, listed on the NRHP in Illinois. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 62 MB · National Archives↗1860 to today
- 1860Built
- 1996Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 30 years
Finding Asher Morton Farmstead
Lower Terre Haute Rd., 4.5 miles south of Paris, US 150, in Elbridge Township, IL
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Asher Morton Farmstead
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Asher Morton Farmstead
Is Asher Morton Farmstead on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 29, 1996 (Register number 96000096).
Is Asher Morton Farmstead a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Eugene V. Debs House, 13.5 miles away.
Can you visit Asher Morton Farmstead?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Asher Morton Farmstead?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 62 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28892813 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.