Townsend House
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About Townsend House
Townsend House, at 117 N. Canyon Park Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 2005. 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 1 acre.
What it isBuilding in Illinois, United States. 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 · 31 MB · National Archives↗Finding Townsend House
117 N. Canyon Park Rd., Rush Township
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 Townsend House
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Questions about Townsend House
Is Townsend House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 17, 2005 (Register number 05000111).
Is Townsend House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ulysses S. Grant House, 19.2 miles away.
Can you visit Townsend 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 Townsend House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 31 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 28893078 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.