In Remembrance - Wood River Massacre - July 10, 1814
who were killed by Indians near this site on July 10, 1814 - Rachel Reagan, Elizabeth 7, Timothy 3 wife and children of Reason Reagan - John 10, George 3, sons of Wm. Moore William 8, Joel 11, sons of Capt. Abel Moore
The victims are buried in Vaughn Cemetery on Highway 111 south of the airport.
Additional inscriptions on back of monument read;
Stone work by
Hugh Tieman
Chris Heinkel
Mississippi Line Co.
St Joseph Hospital
Kienstra Inc.
Fred Haney - Noble Wyatt
Erected 1980 by Bushrod's Raiders.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1964.
Location. 38° 54.65′ N, 90° 6.451′ W. Marker is in Alton, Illinois, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of College Avenue (Illinois Route 140) and Park Road (Illinois Route 140), on the right when traveling west on College Avenue. Marker located north of Alton Park and South of Alton Mental Hospital. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4200 College Avenue, Alton IL 62002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies
Additional keywords. settlers
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2011, by Mike Camero of Edwardsville, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,989 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2011, by Mike Camero of Edwardsville, Illinois. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.