Pierre Menard House

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This 1800's house was the home of Illinois' first Lt. Governor when Kaskaskia was the first State Capital. A classic example of French Creole-style architecture.

There are two handicap accessible parking spaces in the parking lot at Shawneetown Trail entrance.  Sidewalks lead to accessible restrooms and a breezeway at the rear of the home where the accessible entrance is located.  Please note that the sidewalks transition from concrete to flagstone as visitors enter the garden area.  The basement museum is not handicap accessible.