Terwilliger House
Also known as Colonial Farmhouse; Colonial House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Terwilliger House
Terwilliger House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1979. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 115 other Illinois listings.
What it isRegistered Historic Place in the McHenry County, 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 · 13 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
East of Woodstock at Mason Hill and Cherry Valley Rds., in Nunda Township, IL · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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George Stickney HouseItalianate · 0.4 mi on
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Terwilliger House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Terwilliger House
Is Terwilliger House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 14, 1979 (Register number 79003116).
Is Terwilliger House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Adlai E. Stevenson II Farm, 22.3 miles away.
Can you visit Terwilliger House?
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 Terwilliger House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 13 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 28893638 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.