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Home of Pierre Menard

Kaskaskia, IL , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 57' 50.699988", -89° 54' 40.380012"
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This home was built about 1800 by Pierre Menard (1766-1844), presiding officer of the Illinois Territorial Legislature and first Lieutenant Governor. The building is of French Colonial Architecture. The kitchen contains the original fireplace and water basin, and a restored bake oven. The original smokehouse stands at the rear.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
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