Near Ellsworth in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Site of the Grand Village of the Kickapoo

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 2, 2020

1. Site of the Grand Village of the Kickapoo Marker

Inscription. By the late 1700’s, the Kickapoo people had established a major settlement here, close to fertile fields, abundant game and timber, and important trade routes. Opposed to American expansion, these Native Americans allied with the British during the War of 1812. The village burning and crop destroying strategies of the American frontier militia forced the Kickapoo from their homes. This village and a nearby stockade were destroyed during that war. Many Kickapoo remained in Central Illinois until 1832 when they were forcibly removed by federal legislation. Today the Kickapoo live in Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

Erected 1999 by Illinois History Club of Lexington High School and The Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list.

Location. 40° 24.118′ N, 88° 40.186′ W. Marker is near Ellsworth, Illinois, in McLean County. It is on North 3100 East Road south of County Route 850N, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at Grand Village of the Kickapoo

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Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8144 N 3100 East Rd, Ellsworth IL 61737, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Bataan Death March (approx. 6.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.2 miles away); Benjaminville Friends Meeting House (approx. 8.8 miles away).

Also see . . . Grand Village of the Kickapoo on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 3, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 2, 2020

2. Site of the Grand Village of the Kickapoo Marker

Marker is located in the front part of Grand Village of the Kickapoo Park.

Site of the Grand Village of the Kickapoo Marker in New Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2024

3. Site of the Grand Village of the Kickapoo Marker in New Location

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2024

4. Site of the Grand Village of the Kickapoo Marker in New Location

Marker (left) was moved a mile to West Park in 2022.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 797 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3, 4. submitted on August 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.