Voorhies Castle
Also known as Nels Larson House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Voorhies Castle
Voorhies Castle was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 20, 1979. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 152 other Illinois listings.
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 Voorhies Castle
South of Bement, in Unity Township, IL
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Voorhies Castle
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Voorhies Castle
Is Voorhies Castle on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 20, 1979 (Register number 79000861).
Is Voorhies Castle a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Morrow Plots, University of Illinois, 24.9 miles away.
Can you visit Voorhies Castle?
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 Voorhies Castle?
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 28893882 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.