Pettengill–Morron House, Peoria

Name: Pettengill–Morron House
Address: 1212 W Moss Ave, Peoria, 61606-1736, United States
Telephone: +1 309 674 1921

#9 among attractions in Peoria

Museum, Historical place, History museum

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The Pettengill–Morron House, or Morron House, is a house located in the American city of Peoria, Illinois. The 1868 mansion was originally built for Moses Pettengill, a hardware store owner who came to Peoria from New Hampshire in 1833. When Pettengill arrived in Peoria there were 150 people, 30 log cabins and three frame houses. ()

Built: 1868 (156 years ago)Coordinates: 40°41'40"N, 89°36'44"W

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1212 W Moss AveWest BluffPeoria 61606-1736 United States

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+1 309 674 1921

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Pettengill–Morron House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dozer Park, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria City Hall, Madison Theatre.

0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Dozer Park, Peoria
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1.2 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Observatories and planetariums
Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria
32 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 miE
City hall, Neo-renaissance architecture
Peoria City Hall, Peoria
26 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.
1.1 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Madison Theatre, Peoria
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Monuments and statues
Peace and Harvest, Peoria
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1.4 miSE
Bridge
Cedar Street Bridge, Peoria
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1.3 miE
40°41'24"N • 89°35'19"W
Caterpillar, Peoria
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1.3 miSE
Bridge
Bob Michel Bridge, Peoria
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1.2 miE
Temple, Church
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Peoria
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1.2 miE
Memorial
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall, Peoria
30 min walk • The Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall was constructed as a memorial to American Civil War soldiers in Peoria, Illinois, United States in 1909. It was designed by Hewett & Emerson. The Classical Revival hall was dedicated to Joseph B. Greenhut, Captain of Company K, 82nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
1.1 miE
Neighbourhood
Downtown Peoria Historic District, Peoria
30 min walk • The Downtown Peoria Historic District is a commercial historic district encompassing seventeen city blocks in downtown Peoria, Illinois. The district's buildings reflect Peoria's development as an industrial center and major Illinois city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pettengill–Morron House open?

Pettengill–Morron House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10 am - 2 pm
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Pettengill–Morron House?

Nearby attractions include Bradley University, Peoria (7 min walk), Cullom-Davis Library - Bradley University, Peoria (8 min walk), Peoria Mineral Springs, Peoria (11 min walk), West Bluff Historic District, Peoria (15 min walk).