Not too far from the Fife Opera House is the John B. Harper House. A historic home located at 102 N. Lincoln St. in Palestine, Illinois. The home was built circa 1833 and is one of the few remaining buildings from the early settlement of Palestine. The wood frame and brick house features a hall and parlor plan; frame extensions were later added to the back of the home. It was the home of John B. Harper, a blacksmith and farmer who also served as a Crawford County judge.

This house is the oldest timber framed house in the county and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 15, 2004.

A truly unique place for a meeting, baby shower or card party.