David Davis Mansion, Bloomington

Name: David Davis Mansion
Address: 1000 Monroe Dr, Bloomington, 61701-3333, United States
Telephone: +1 309-828-1084

#7 among attractions in Bloomington

Top attraction, Historical place, Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The David Davis Mansion, also known as Clover Lawn, is a Victorian home in Bloomington, Illinois that was the residence of David Davis, Supreme Court justice and Senator from Illinois. The mansion has been a state museum since 1960. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975. In celebration of the 2018 Illinois Bicentennial, David Davis Mansion was selected as one of the Illinois 200 Great Places by the American Institute of Architects Illinois component. ()

Built: 1870 (154 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 40°28'56"N, 88°58'47"W

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1000 Monroe DrBloomington 61701-3333 United States

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+1 309-828-1084

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Day trips

David Davis Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eastland Mall, Grossinger Motors Arena, Lakeside Country Club IL, McLean County Museum of History.

1.3 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastland Mall, Bloomington
33 min walk • Eastland Mall is a shopping mall in Bloomington, Illinois. It opened in 1967 and has expanded several times in its history. It features more than 90 stores and a food court. The anchor store is Kohl's. There are 3 vacant anchor stores that were once Macy's, Bergner's, and Sears.
0.9 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport
Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington
24 min walk • Grossinger Motors Arena is an arena in downtown Bloomington, Illinois. It is on the southwest corner of Madison Street and Front Street. The arena opened to the public on April 1, 2006.
1 miS
40°28'7"N • 88°58'28"W
Lakeside Country Club IL, Bloomington
25 min walk • Golf
0.8 miW
Museum, History museum
McLean County Museum of History, Bloomington
20 min walk • The McLean County Museum of History is an AAM accredited institution located in Bloomington, Illinois. It is the principal asset of the McLean County Historical Society, an Illinois nonprofit organization, which was founded in 1892 to study local history.
1 miSW
Cemetery
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington
27 min walk • Evergreen Cemetery, in Bloomington, Illinois, is also known as Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. The cemetery was originally two separate cemeteries, adjacent to each other. The first was the Bloomington Cemetery, founded in 1850 by the Bloomington Cemetery Association; the other was Evergreen Cemetery, founded in 1860.
0.9 miNE
Synagogue, Moorish revival architecture
Moses Montefiore Congregation, Bloomington
25 min walk • The Moses Montefiore Congregation is a synagogue in Bloomington, Illinois. Although Jews had arrived in Bloomington by the 1850s, the synagogue was organized in 1884 and named for Sir Moses Montefiore.
1.1 miN
Bridge
Camelback Bridge, Bloomington-Normal
29 min walk • The Camelback Bridge is a restored historic wooden bridge that arches over the Constitution Trail in Normal, Illinois. It is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The bridge's main span is a wooden kingpost pony truss.
0.7 miW
40°28'53"N • 88°59'38"W
Merlot and a Masterpiece, Bloomington
20 min walk • Classes and workshops, Museum
0.8 miW
40°28'54"N • 88°59'41"W
Herb Eaton Studio and Gallery, Bloomington
21 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
0.8 miNW
40°29'20"N • 88°59'28"W
Ames Library, Bloomington
20 min walk • Cafe, Library
0.6 miNW
Interesting neighbourhood
Franklin Square, Bloomington
16 min walk • Franklin Square, or Franklin Park is located in Bloomington, Illinois, McLean County. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Franklin Square contains the homes of former Vice President Adlai Stevenson I and former Governor Joseph W. Fifer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is David Davis Mansion open?

David Davis Mansion is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to David Davis Mansion?

Nearby attractions include Holy Trinity Church Rectory and Convent, Bloomington (10 min walk), McLean County Courthouse and Square, Bloomington (10 min walk), White Place Historic District, Bloomington (10 min walk), Franklin Square, Bloomington (16 min walk).