The Buel House which has been in need of repair and maintenance has been added to the 2024 Illinois Historic Sights list! See the Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 announcement: https://www.landmarks.org/

See local news coverage: https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/three-southern-illinois-sites-added-to-top-10-most-endangered-historic-places-in-illinois/article_1b120ab2-0ccd-11ef-825b-7f519c2c0be0.html

The Alexander Buel House, constructed in 1840, is a state historic site with ties to the Trail of Tears. Like other Illinois State Historic Sites included on our 2024 Endangered List, the house suffers from deferred maintenance due to a lack of state resources. The state recently painted the exterior of the house, but other repairs are desperately needed, including urgent interior work.

To contact your state senator:  Senator Dale Fowler senatorfowler59@gmail.com       Phone  (618) 294-8951

To contact your representative: Rep. Patrick Windhorst windhorst@ilhousegop.org    Phone  (618) 294-8703

To contact IL Dept of Natural Resources dnr.pio@illinois.gov   Phone:  (217) 782-6303