Elijah Iles House

About Elijah Iles House

The Elijah Iles House is a Greek‑revival cottage built circa 1837, making it the oldest surviving structure in Springfield. It operates as a historic house museum with original interior woodwork and a collection of pre‑Civil War furniture. The venue offers regular Saturday tours from April through October and can be rented for private events such as lectures, receptions, dinners, and weddings, typically for four to four‑and‑a‑half hours. Free parking is available across Cook Street.

The facts

Setting: Indoor
Kind of place: Museum
Last updated: October 2026

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On the big wedding guides

Not listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)

How to reach Elijah Iles House

Website: ileshouse.org
Address: 628 S. 7th Street (At Cook), Springfield, IL 62703

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