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George Harrison's Childhood Home in Illinois Up for Sale

4/17/2026

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George Harrison (British musician) visited Benton, Illinois, in September 1963 to see his sister's family, camping, drinking root beer, and buying records.
The visit preceded the Beatles' U.S. debut on The Ed Sullivan Show.
The house where he stayed is now for sale at $105,000, after efforts saved it from demolition in the 1990s.
Benton officials are considering measures to protect the house, and Raubach recalls Harrison's personable nature.

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George Harrison (British musician) visited Benton, Illinois, in September 1963 to see his sister's family, camping, drinking root beer, and buying records.
The visit preceded the Beatles' U.S. debut on The Ed Sullivan Show.
The house where he stayed is now for sale at $105,000, after efforts saved it from demolition in the 1990s.
Benton officials are considering measures to protect the house, and Raubach recalls Harrison's personable nature.