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You can visit this log cabin at the Arlington Heights Historical Society.
Most pioneers traveled west using a horse and wagon like this one.
Asa Dunton's Home 612 N. Arlington Heights Road
It still stands today
Who Was Asa Dunton?
Who Was Asa Dunton?
Asa Dunton was a stonecutter who lived in New York with his wife and family. They had 2 sons and 4 daughters. They moved to the area in 1836 because the land was good for farming.
Land Claims
Land Claims
Asa bought 3 land claims, one for himself and one for each his sons. Each land claim was for 160 acres of land.
Log Cabin
Log Cabin
In 1836, Asa Dunton built one of the first log cabins in the area. His family lived in this log cabin for about 5 years. A replica is on the Arlington Heights Historical Society grounds.
Asa Dunton's Home
Asa Dunton's Home
In 1847, Asa Dunton built a clapboard house on his land claim. The house at 612 N. Arlington Heights Road still stands today. It is the oldest home in Arlington Heights.
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