Clarkson W. Freeman House
Listed as “Freeman, Clarkson W., House” · Also known as Freeman-Hughes House
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About Clarkson W. Freeman House
Clarkson W. Freeman House, at 704 W. Monroe St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 29, 1980. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 207 other Illinois listings.
What it isSpringfield, Illinois, listed on the NRHP. 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 · 50 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 25 minutes
704 W. Monroe St., Springfield · about 0.9 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Italianate style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.
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Questions about Clarkson W. Freeman House
Is Clarkson W. Freeman House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 29, 1980 (Register number 80001411).
Is Clarkson W. Freeman House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Susan Lawrence Dana House, 0.8 miles away.
Can you visit Clarkson W. Freeman 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 Clarkson W. Freeman House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 50 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 28894030 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.