John Patton Log Cabin facts for kids
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John Patton Log Cabin
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 Location in Illinois
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| Location | Lexington Park District Park, Lexington, Illinois |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1829 |
| Built by | John Patton |
| Architectural style | Log Construction |
| NRHP reference No. | 86002008 |
| Added to NRHP | August 1, 1986 |
The John Patton Log Cabin is a very old house made of logs. It is located in Lexington, Illinois, in a park. A man named John Patton built this cabin way back in 1829. He was one of the first people to settle in McLean County.
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A Home Built in the Past
John Patton came from Indiana to this area. When he arrived, he found a village of the Kickapoo people, a Native American tribe. The Kickapoo people helped John Patton build his log cabin. This happened just three months after he got there.
The Cabin's Important Role
In 1831, McLean County became an official county. The John Patton Log Cabin became one of the very first places where people could vote. This means it was an early "polling place." It is now the only old government building left in the county. It also shows how early European settlers and Native Americans interacted.
From Home to Museum
Years later, in 1969, the city of Lexington fixed up the cabin. Today, the John Patton Log Cabin is a museum. Visitors can go there to learn about life in the early 1800s. It helps us understand the history of the area.
A Special Historic Place
The John Patton Log Cabin is so important that it was added to a special list. This list is called the National Register of Historic Places. It was added on August 1, 1986. Being on this list means the cabin is a valuable part of history.
