GOVERNOR OGLESBY MANSION
DECATUR, IL
Governor Oglesby Mansion is a historic house located in Decatur, Illinois. The mansion was built in 1874 by former Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. The house is a fine example of Italianate architecture, characterized by its tall and narrow windows, low-pitched roofs, and decorative brackets.
The three-story mansion features a prominent central tower, an ornate porch, and a beautiful wraparound veranda. The interior of the house is equally impressive, with elegant woodwork, stained glass windows, and elaborate plasterwork. The mansion has 14-foot ceilings, six marble fireplaces, and a grand staircase.
The mansion has been restored and is now open to the public. Visitors can take a guided tour of the house and learn about the life and legacy of Governor Oglesby. The house is also used for community events and private functions.
The Governor Oglesby Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular attraction in Decatur. It is a testament to the rich history of Illinois and the legacy of its former governors.
GOVERNOR OGLESBY MANSION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DECATUR IL. US MID #8401700999
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 80,215 from tax period 201209 (YYYYMM).
Contact GOVERNOR OGLESBY MANSION
- telephone: 2174299422
- website: http://www.maconcountyconservation.org
GOVERNOR OGLESBY MANSION
421 W WILLIAM ST
DECATUR
IL
62522-2317
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GOVERNOR OGLESBY MANSION Information
| MID # | 8401700999 |
| Name | GOVERNOR OGLESBY MANSION |
| Alternate Name | GOVERNOR OGLESBY MANSION |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 371029858 |
| NTEECC | |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201209 |
| INCOME | 80,215 |
| REVENUE | 80,215 |
| LAT/LONG | 39.843503, -88.961263 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 115 US Census Tract: 000500 US Census Block: 1017 |