The Bellefontaine House & Monroe County Historical Society

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The Bellefontaine House & Monroe County Historical Society Bellefontaine House lies on first American settlement in the State of Illinois and the second American settlement in the Northwest Territory.

Established by Captain James Moore, James Garritson, Robert Kidd, Shadrach Bond and Larkin Rutherford.

Take a trip back in time today…
10/11/2026

Take a trip back in time today…

Congratulations Niki Davis McCormick on winning the What Is It? Challenge at the Bellefontaine House. Enjoy a delicious ...
09/20/2026

Congratulations Niki Davis McCormick on winning the What Is It? Challenge at the Bellefontaine House. Enjoy a delicious dinner for two at Shorty's Smokehouse!

Stop by for a visit!
09/20/2026

Stop by for a visit!

And we have a WINNER of the Bellefontaine House "What Is It" contest! Congratulations Niki Davis McCormick! We look forw...
09/09/2026

And we have a WINNER of the Bellefontaine House "What Is It" contest! Congratulations Niki Davis McCormick! We look forward to awarding you your dinner for two certificate from Shorty's Smokehouse. Yum!

We will be open for visitors next Sunday. Enjoy your holiday weekend!
09/06/2026

We will be open for visitors next Sunday. Enjoy your holiday weekend!

08/22/2026
08/21/2026

ENTER TO WIN - Challenge ends September 6, 2026.
1)LIke the Bellefontaine House page
2)Put your answer in the comments
All correct answers will be entered in raffle to win

Address

709 S Church Street
Waterloo, IL
62298

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16189395230

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