National Register of Historic Places
Deere, John, House and Shop
Deere, John, House and Shop is a historic place in Grand Detour, Ogle County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000327.
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Deere, John, House and Shop
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About this place
What is Deere, John, House and Shop?
The John Deere House and Shop is located in the unincorporated village of Grand Detour, Illinois, near the Lee County city of Dixon. The site is known as the location where the first steel plow was invented by John Deere in 1837. The site includes Deere's house, a replica of his original blacksmith shop, a gift shop, and an archaeological exhibit showing the excavation site of his original blacksmith shop. The Deere House and Shop is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; it joined that list in 1966, the year the Register was established. Prior to that, it was designated a National Historic Landmark on July 19, 1964.
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Listing details
- Name
- Deere, John, House and Shop
- City
- Grand Detour
- County
- Ogle County
- State
- Illinois
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000327
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.89614, -89.41605
When was Deere, John, House and Shop listed on the National Register?
Deere, John, House and Shop was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Deere, John, House and Shop located?
Deere, John, House and Shop is located in Grand Detour, Ogle County, Illinois at approximately 41.89614, -89.41605. See the map above.
Is Deere, John, House and Shop a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Deere, John, House and Shop is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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