John C. Flanagan House Museum, Peoria

Name: John C. Flanagan House Museum
Address: Peoria, United States
Telephone: +1 309 674 1921

#36 among attractions in Peoria

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The Judge John C. Flanagan Residence is a house in Peoria, Illinois, United States. The home was constructed for John C. Flanagan, a Philadelphia native, in 1837. The house was either part of an original 620-acre tract purchased by Flanagan's father or part of a 20-acre tract purchased by Flanagan when he came to Peoria in 1831. It is believed that Abraham Lincoln was once a guest in the home during the Lincoln-Douglas debates from 1854 to 1860. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 5, 1975. ()

Built: 1837 (187 years ago)Coordinates: 40°42'14"N, 89°35'7"W

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East VillagePeoria United States

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+1 309 674 1921

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John C. Flanagan House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dozer Park, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Luthy Botanical Garden, Peoria City Hall.

1.3 miSW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Dozer Park, Peoria
34 min walk • Dozer Park, originally O'Brien Field and formerly Chiefs Stadium, is a baseball field located in downtown Peoria, Illinois. It is the home of the Peoria Chiefs, the High-A Central affiliate of the St.
1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Observatories and planetariums
Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria
27 min walk • The Peoria Riverfront Museum is a public museum of art, science, history, and technology located on the riverfront in downtown Peoria, Illinois.
1.1 miNE
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Luthy Botanical Garden, Peoria
28 min walk • George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden, usually just Luthy Botanical Garden, is a 4.5 acres botanical garden and conservatory located in Glen Oak Park, near the corner of Prospect Avenue and Gift Avenue in Peoria, Illinois, United States.
0.9 miSW
City hall, Neo-renaissance architecture
Peoria City Hall, Peoria
23 min walk • Peoria City Hall, located in the United States city of Peoria, Illinois, was designed and built by Reeves and Baillee in 1897 for US$271,500. The city hall was dedicated January 5 to January 7, 1899. The building is still Peoria's city hall and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1 miS
Boat tours, Outdoor activities, Tours
Spirit of Peoria, Peoria
27 min walk • Spirit of Peoria is a riverboat that normally runs in the Peoria, Illinois area on the Illinois River watershed. The boat participated in the 2004 Grand Excursion.
0.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Madison Theatre, Peoria
19 min walk • Madison Theatre is a historic theater in Peoria, Illinois, United States that opened on October 16, 1920, as a silent picture theatre.
0.8 miS
Monuments and statues
Peace and Harvest, Peoria
22 min walk • Peace and Harvest are two 8-foot tall limestone statues in downtown Peoria, Illinois, United States. The male and female figures represent peace and harvest respectively.
0.4 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Peoria
10 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral of the Catholic Church located in Peoria, Illinois, United States.
1 miS
40°41'24"N • 89°35'19"W
Caterpillar, Peoria
25 min walk • Museum, Visitor center, Entertainment
0.5 miSW
Temple, Church
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Peoria
12 min walk • The Scottish Rite Cathedral in Peoria, Illinois is a church-style building that houses the Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Peoria. The building is at 400 NE Perry Avenue, at the corner with Spalding Avenue. The cathedral is listed as a contributing property to Peoria's North Side Historic District.
1.1 miS
Bridge
Murray Baker Bridge, Peoria
29 min walk • The Murray Baker Bridge is a landmark cantilever bridge that carries Interstate 74 and Illinois Route 29 over the Illinois River from downtown Peoria to East Peoria in central Illinois.

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Nearby attractions include North Side Historic District, Peoria (7 min walk), Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Peoria (10 min walk), Scottish Rite Cathedral, Peoria (12 min walk), The Museums of the Diocese of Peoria, Peoria (14 min walk).