District · Bishop Hill, Illinois
Bishop Hill Historic District
A Swedish Jansonist communal colony founded in 1846, listed on the NRHP in 1970 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1984, centered on Bjorklund Street.
Written from primary sources · register as of Sep 2026
- On record
- 5 independent storefronts
- Kinds
- 5 categories · Eat 2 · Shop 2 · Culture 1
- Location
- Addresses on record · plotted as collected
- Chains
- None, by policy · multi-site operators are removed as the re-check finds them
Plotted from the register's own address points · north up
| № | Name | Category | Address | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eat · 2 | ||||
| 01 | H. Wyatt A design-forward bakery and mercantile known for scratch breads like cardamom and rye plus pastries, opened in late 2024. | Bakery | 106 Bishop Hill St | Listed · independent · address on record |
| 02 | P.L. Johnson's Restaurant A landmark lunch spot since 1975 serving Swedish-American fare, including Swedish meatballs and bread pudding. | Restaurant | 110 W Bjorklund St | Listed · independent · address on record |
| Shop · 2 | ||||
| 03 | Peasant Works An artisan collective in an 1882 barn known as the Poppy Barn, selling vintage finds, ironwork, hand-woven baskets, and local crafts. | Boutique | 205 N Bishop Hill St | Listed · independent · address on record |
| 04 | Bishop Hill Colony Store A general store founded in 1853 with Scandinavian foods, gourmet coffee, candy, and gifts, run by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association. | Market | 101 W Main St | Listed · independent · address on record |
| Culture · 1 | ||||
| 05 | Hantverk Galleri A working-artisan gallery showcasing handmade porcelain, custom pottery, and artisan chocolate. | Gallery | 403 N Bishop Hill St | Listed · independent · address on record |
Neighbouring districts
Distance between district centroids, as the crow fliesGalesburg · 5 on record · 35.0 km
Princeton · 5 on record · 57.8 km
Peoria · 1 on record · 71.9 km
Utica · 5 on record · 93.9 km