Built in 1830 by Maj. Daniel McCook, Sr., this was the birthplace of the four younger of his nine sons. Eight of the sons, along with their father, served in the Civil War, and all but one were commissioned officers: Surg'n Latimer A.; Gen. George W.; Maj.-Gen. Robert L.; Maj.-Gen. A. McDowell; Brig.-Gen. Daniel, Jr.; Maj.-Gen. Edwin S.; Priv. Charles M.; and Col. John J.
