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

Kickapoo Town

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 27, 2020

1. Kickapoo Town Marker

Inscription. In 1770, a group of Kickapoo Indians captured Ann Gilham and her 3 children from their cabin in Kentucky, and forced them to travel to this site known as Kickapoo Town, and was held in captivity for 2 years. Later, was ransomed by the husband, James Gilham. The Kickapoo were forced from Ill. In 1830.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.

Location. 40° 8.328′ N, 89° 24.07′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Illinois, in Logan County. It is on 1525th Street. Marker is located in Memorial Park. It is off an unnamed park road, across the street from a tennis court. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Illini Dr, Lincoln IL 62656, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois

and in Greater Springfield.

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

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of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Kickapoo Town (approx. ¼ mile away); Lincoln Chautauqua (approx. ¼ mile away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. one mile away); Roadside Attractions (approx. one mile away); The Mill on 66 (approx. one mile away); Postville Park (approx. 1.1 miles away); Judge Davis and Lincoln at Deskins Inn (approx. 1.2 miles away); Deskins Tavern (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Regarding Kickapoo Town. Some sources say the actual spelling of Gilham was "Gillham".

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 27, 2020

2. Kickapoo Town Marker

Marker is off an unnamed park road in Memorial Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 415 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.