Governor Duncan Mansion
This 3-story, 17-room mansion was built in 1834 for Illinois Governor Joseph
Duncan, his wife Elizabeth and their growing family. It served as the official
Governor's Mansion during his term of office, 1834-38, and is the only structure
left in the state that served in that capacity outside Springfield. The mansion
is owned and operated by the Rev. James Caldwell Chapter NSDAR. It was placed
on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, has been fully restored,
and houses many of the original Duncan family furnishings.
Guided tours are available during regular hours. All other tours may be scheduled by calling the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Group tours are welcome. Regular hours are Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day. There is an adult donation of $2.00, students 6-12 $1.00, with children under the age of 7 admitted free of charge. This tour of Jacksonville's historic district begins in Duncan Park, site of Governor Joseph Duncan's home. There are two parts to this tour. The main part covers West State and West College streets. An extension, beginning in the center of the tour, covers architecturally and historically significant buildings further east on West State Street.
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