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John Wood Mansion
Located here in Quincy, the John Wood Mansion at 12th and State is the former home of the 12th Governor of Illinois, John Wood. The mansion was completed in 1838 after 3 years of construction. It was originally located on the northwest corner of 12th and State. John Wood had it moved across the street in 1864 after his octagonal mansion was completed which was on State between 11th and 12th. The Greek Revival home was cut in half for the move. Historians and architects today proclaim it one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the entire Midwest. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1970 and today is home to the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County.
John Wood Mansion
Located here in Quincy, the John Wood Mansion at 12th and State is the former home of the 12th Governor of Illinois, John Wood. The mansion was completed in 1838 after 3 years of construction. It was originally located on the northwest corner of 12th and State. John Wood had it moved across the street in 1864 after his octagonal mansion was completed which was on State between 11th and 12th. The Greek Revival home was cut in half for the move. Historians and architects today proclaim it one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the entire Midwest. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1970 and today is home to the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County.