Peoria in Peoria County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Bradley University Football

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 24, 2020

1. Bradley University Football Marker

Inscription.
This historical marker has been placed here in honor of the proud alumni of the Bradley University Football team.

The program was initiated with the founding of Bradley University in 1897 and the team continued its commitment to the gridiron through 1970, with the only interruption coming from 1943-45 due to World War II.

The location of this plaque is representative of the goal posts that once stood on this spot. This marker is a tribute to the loyalty the football alumni have displayed toward their alma mater and to the thoughtful and productive members of society they have become.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 40° 41.868′ N, 89° 36.942′ W. Marker is in Peoria, Illinois, in Peoria County. Marker can be reached from West St. James Street just east of Founder's Circle, on the left when traveling west. Marker is on the ground near the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1501 W Bradley Ave, Peoria Heights IL 61616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bradley University Home Plate (here, next to this marker); Woodward Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Frank Lloyd Wright / The Francis W. Little House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pettengill-Morron House

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); The Bradley Homestead (approx. half a mile away); Moss-High Historic District / Bush House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Erastus D. Hardin House (approx. ¾ mile away); Peoria's Historic Brick Boulevard (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peoria.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 24, 2020

2. Bradley University Football Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.