Peterstown House Heritage Society
Introduction
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Built sometime between 1815-1830, Peterstown House has been used as a general store, tavern and a stagecoach inn. It is located along the historic Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail and is the only remaining stagecoach stop on the trail. The second floor has been used as a theater and a ballroom. It is the only remaining stagecoach stop on the 60 mile Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail. Today it operates as a museum open to the public Saturday and Sunday from spring to fall. On display are a variety of items from the 1800s including antique furniture and artifacts. There are items from other periods on display as well.
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The Peterstown House was built sometime between 1815-1830.
Sources
"Peterstown House." Greatriverroad.com. Accessed June 24, 2019. http://greatriverroad.com/stegen/monroe/peter.htm.
"Who We Are." Peterstown House Heritage Society. Accessed June 24, 2019. https://peterstownheritagesociety.weebly.com/who-we-are.html.
"Who We Are." Peterstown House Heritage Society. Accessed June 24, 2019. https://peterstownheritagesociety.weebly.com/who-we-are.html.