Hull Castle

Louis Oliver Hull enlisted in the Civil War on August 10, 1862 at age 13 years and 3 days. He joined Company B of the 120th Ohio Regiment. He claimed to have lied about his age, as you had to be at least 16 years old to enlist. After the war he moved to Fort Wayne and open a business called LO Hull ornamental paint and wall paper. He worked in several of the large homes in the Fort Wayne area and built the castle at 721 W Wayne st in Fort Wayne. We think he built the Castle to showcase his talents. When the castle was complete he estimated its worth to be $20,000.00. Nine years later he sold it for $15,000.00.