Joseph Farwell Glidden's invention of one of the most widely-used types of barbed wire in 1873 helped change the history of the American West and had far-reaching impact throughout the world. His Homestead in DeKalb, IL, is being preserved and restored by a not-for-profit organization founded in 1995. Both the home and the barn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We welcome your visit and encourage your membership!
GPS coordinates: N41°55.897' W088°46.231'
Located in DeKalb, IL, 60 miles west of Chicago, with easy access via I-88
[take the Annie Glidden Road exit north to Lincoln Highway, go east].
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