Editing Chenoa, Illinois (section)

== Historical landmarks ==
[[Image:Chenoa Il Scott House1.JPG|thumb|left|The Matthew T. Scott House]]
[[Image:Chenoa Il Rail Sta1.JPG|thumb|A crumbling rail station in Chenoa. The depot has since been torn down, apparently during fall 2009.<ref>[https://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/news/x1520365684/Council-resident-happy-to-see-depot-demolished]{{dead link|date=November 2016|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>]]

The [[Matthew T. Scott House]] was built as a home for [[Matthew T. Scott]], who promoted and developed much of the surrounding area. It is closely associated with many events in the history of Chenoa. What appears today to be one building, is in fact, a blending of two structures. The oldest part is, at the rear of the house, was built in 1855, as a post and beam I-cottage. The more formal front of the house was added in 1863 and is a true balloon frame structure built around a central hall with an impressive staircase. The foundation of both is of Joliet dolomite. In addition to [[Matthew T. Scott]], the home was the scene of many family events. It was here that the first [[Adlai E. Stevenson I]] (1835–1914), who held many important government positions and would become the [[Adlai E. Stevenson I|23rd Vice President of the United States]] from 1893 to 1897, courted Scott's sister-in-law, Letitia Green; their wedding took place in this house in 1866.

By 1980 the house was in poor condition and seemed likely to be demolished. It was then bought and restored by Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson Ives, a great niece of [[Matthew T. Scott]]. In 1982 it was placed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref>Walters, William D. Jr. "The History, Design and Restoration of the Matthew T. Scott House, Chenoa", P.A.S.T. (Pioneer America Society Transactions) 7 (1984) 89-93.</ref><ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>