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Landmark and historical building · 706 N Orange St #1
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John Patton Log Cabin
National Register Local
A landmark in Lexington, with 11 places within a five-minute walk. One of 3 history & landmarks in Lexington.
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On the National Register since 1986
Patton, John, Log Cabin
Patton, John, Log Cabin was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 1, 1986. It is significant for its exploration/settlement and politics at the local level.
The John Patton Log Cabin is a log home located in Lexington Park District Park in Lexington, Illinois. The home was built in 1829 by John Patton, an early settler of McLean County. Patton, who was originally from Switzerland County, Indiana, came to a Kickapoo village in the area; he built his cabin with the tribe's assistance three months after his arrival. After McLean County was incorporated in 1831, the cabin b…
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.