Fulkerson, Col. William H., Farmstead
Also known as: Hazel Dell Farm
Why it's listed
Hazel Dell Farm, the Colonel William H. Fulkerson Farmstead, lies about 1.5 miles north of Jerseyville in Jersey County, Illinois. Its main building is a two-story brick house with a mansard-roofed tower, built in 1866 and enlarged by 1872. William Embley served as architect and Nicholas F. Smith as general contractor. Italianate features include wide eaves with brackets, tall hooded windows, arched doors with ruby red glass, and cast iron cresting, while the tower, bay windows and porches reflect Italian Villa influence. Inside, the fourteen rooms keep original mantels, chandeliers, walnut stairs, pine floors and marble-top sinks. Colonel Fulkerson and his wife Cornelia moved from Tennessee in 1866 and built on land her father had entered in 1835. The farm became known for short horn cattle. A brick carriage house, a barn, an orchard, pasture and a small stream contribute to the farmstead. The period of significance runs from 1866 to 1872.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a well-preserved example of an Italianate dwelling with informal Italian Villa influence. It has kept its original floor plan, interior, exterior and setting. The farmstead is also tied to Colonel William H. Fulkerson and his family and to a cattle farm known for short horn cattle.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 98000977, listed August 6, 1998. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1510 N. State St., Jerseyville |
|---|---|
| County | Jersey County |
| Listed | August 6, 1998 |
| Reference number | 98000977 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1866-1872 |
| Architect / builder | Architect William Embley; general contractor Nicholas F. Smith |
| Architectural style | Italianate (with informal Italian Villa influence) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still a private dwelling with agricultural use; the house is described as virtually unchanged since 1872. |
| Acreage | 58.3 |
| Coordinates | 39.14823, -90.34865 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 98000977.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q17510370
- This listing as JSON
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