Will County's Historic Landmarks

Will County Rural Structure Surveys

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This landmark is associated with Wilmington’s first settlers including Thomas and Martha Cox, Dr. Albert W. Bowen, William Chatfield, James Alden, Hiram Alden and David and Gracie Aldrich, who constructed the house in 1867.  The innovative house design reflects Wilmington’s growth and progress.

The octagon house style is rare. In Illinois, it is estimated that there are approximately 36 extant octagon house. Within Will County, this style is even more rare, and the subject nominated landmark is the only known one of its kind existing today. At one time, there was an octagon in Plainfield, but it has been demolished.  Often, the architectural features of this house design are Italianate.  

The house has remained within the current property owner’s family since 1910.

Historic Name:  David Aldrich House
Common Name:  Aldrich-Bayard-Monteith-Johnston-Schutten House aka “The Octagon House”
Location: City of Wilmington
Date of Establishment: Circa 1867
Date of Designation: January 21, 2010

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