Young-Marsden House

This home was built in approximately 1837 most likely by Gideon Young who owned much of the property west of the Fox River. He is responsible for laying out the original boundaries of the west side of St. Charles. The home appears to be one of the first homes in the community. It shows signs of being a part of the underground railroad as there are sleeping berths in the basement along with a well and tunnel that lead into the basement. Many of the early settlers were abolitionists and St. Charles was known to be a stop on the underground railroad route. so this connection is very probable.

In 1838 Mr. Young unexpectedly received an offer to purchase the entire claim for S8,000 in gold from Dr. Abel Millington. His son Darwin inherited the mill and all of the property that was purchased. Darwin proceeded to develop the west side of the town up to 7th St. and donated the property now known as Lincoln Park to the Village along with the property where St. Patrick Church was eventually built.

This home was most likely built around 1837 by Gideon Young and the addition was built between 1838-1839 most like by the Millingtons.