The highly-recognized John Wood Mansion was constructed between 1835 and 1838, by the 12th Governor of Illinois, John Woods. Following the eminent Greek Revival style of architecture, the structure is a splendid building and carries immense historic significance. The house is accessible for civic viewing and public tours from the months of April to October, each year. While December marks for...
The John Wood Mansion was built between 1835 and 1838 by John Wood, who in 1860 became the 12th governor of Illinois on the death of Governor William Bissell. The Wood family moved into the Greek Revival home situated at 12th and State Streets in Quincy, Illinois from an unusual two-story log cabin in 1837. Quincy is the county seat of Adams County. Wood founded both the county (1825) and city...