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Situated on
Historic U.S. Route 40 — the “National
Road” — the 1841 Archer House is one of the oldest hotels in Illinois.
Built by the town’s founder, Col. William B. Archer, it served as a
stagecoach stop for travelers and remains a gateway to downtown
Marshall. Col. Archer served in the Illinois Legislature for 16 years
and was both a colleague and friend of attorney Abraham Lincoln, who
stayed in the hotel after presenting cases at the nearby Clark County
Courthouse. After 164 years of continuous operation, the National
Register-listed hotel closed in 2005 when the last owner took ill.
Unless a suitable buyer can be found and repairs are made, the future of
the historic inn remains uncertain.
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HOW CAN I HELP?
Hoteliers interested in operating the Archer House Hotel and taking
advantage of local financial incentives should contact:
Julie Bounds
Economic Development Director
City of Marshall
Phone:
217-826-8084 |
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