formerly owned by Governor Carlin, although only eight buildings (including a tavern, hotel, stores and a temperance hall) and a residence converted into the county historical society remain from those built during his lifetime (the historic courthouse dating from 1891). References External links Illinois 2005-2006 Blue Book 1789 births 1852 deaths Democratic Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives Democratic Party Illinois state senators Democratic Party governors of Illinois Politicians from Frankfort, Kentucky People from Shelbyville, Kentucky American people of the Black Hawk War 19th-century American politicians People from Vandalia, Illinois People from Greene County, Illinois