John Wood Mansion, Log Cabin & Parsonage
425 South 12th Street, Quincy, IL 62301
Historic Sites
Go back in time and experience a treasured piece of Quincy history.
The John Wood Mansion is the restored home of Quincy's founder and the 12th governor of Illinois. The 1835 Pioneer Log Cabin is preserved authentically, and the Parsonage displays items depicting the history of Adams County.
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