The Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House is an important landmark that links the early history of Edwardsville to the earliest days of the Illinois Territory circa 1809 and the establishment of Edwardsville as the center of government and commerce. It is a connection between Territorial Governer Ninian Edwards, Colonel Benjamin Stephenson and the State of Illinois.
Built in 1820, this two-story brick home, constructed in the Federal style, is an excellent example of architecture from this early period. Each of the four rooms has original millwork; and two of the original mantels designed in the Adams style remain. The home was built with native material by skilled local craftsmen.
Hours
Stephenson House will be closed on April 8, 2012 for the Easter
holiday.
Speaker and Book Signing, 7
p.m. at Stephenson House. Author Gillum Ferguson will give a presentation on his book "Illinois in the War of 1812."
The role of the territorial militia, as well as Ben
Stephenson's contribution, will be discussed. Free Admission.
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