| 12 active listings near Roodhouse | |
|---|---|
| 👍 USDA, * Price Change, * New, * Sale Pending | |
| $359,000 | 👍 1159 NE 950 Ave |
| $140,000 | 👍 238 E Prairie St |
| $129,900 | 👍 102 W Lorton St |
| $89,900 | 👍* 220 E Palm St |
| $79,900 | 👍* 315 and 309 W Briggs St |
| $73,000 | 👍* 114 N Hammond St |
| $48,500 | 👍 214 W Patterson St |
| $46,000 | 👍 702 S State St |
| $36,000 | 👍* 414 Clay St |
| $35,000 | 👍 821 S Morse St |
| $23,000 | 👍* 308 W Patterson St |
| $20,500 | 👍 621 W Palm St |
Interested in fun facts and the history of Roodhouse, IL?
Then read on!
Here are some interesting facts about Roodhouse, Illinois:
- Roodhouse was named after John Roodhouse, who was a merchant and landowner in the area.
- The village was officially incorporated in 1873.
- Roodhouse is home to the Roodhouse Opera House, which was built in 1886 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- The Roodhouse area was originally inhabited by the Kickapoo and Pottawatomie Native American tribes.
- The village is situated in a hilly region known as the Illinois Ozarks.
- Roodhouse has a rich history of coal mining, and many of the town's residents worked in the mines throughout the 20th century.
- Roodhouse is also known for its annual Fourth of July celebration, which includes a parade, carnival, and fireworks display.
- Notable people from Roodhouse include baseball player "Bullet" Rogan and politician Clarence E. Miller.