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Oaklawn Farm
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National Register of Historic Places

Oaklawn Farm

A district of 10 historic buildingsOn the Register since 1979
Listed 1979Wayne

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

Oaklawn Farm, at Army Trail and Dunham Rds., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 26, 1979. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the national level. The district takes in 10 historic buildings. The listing covers 56 acres.

What it isHistoric property in Wayne, 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 · 76 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Oaklawn Farm

Army Trail and Dunham Rds., Wayne

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Oaklawn Farm

Is Oaklawn Farm on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 26, 1979 (Register number 79000848).

Is Oaklawn Farm a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Sam and Ruth Van Sickle Ford House, 14.4 miles away.

Can you visit Oaklawn Farm?

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 Oaklawn Farm?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 76 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 28893098 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.