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

Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's School

Normal, Illinois

By Jason Voigt, September 29, 2020

1. Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's School Marker

Inscription. The Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's School (ISSCS) opened in 1865 as the Illinois Soldiers' Orphans' Home. Dedicated in 1869, it provided a home for children of Civil War veterans who had been killed and wounded. In 1899, the state allowed the school to admit indigent children, especially those of veterans. Between 1907 and 1925, indigent children of non-veterans were admitted. In 1931, the name was changed to ISSCS. The facility closed in 1979.

On these grounds for 114 years scores of caregivers and educators provided thousands of children with a homelike environment.

Erected 2002 by The ICSSCS Historical Preservation Society, the Town of Normal Historic Preservation Commission & the Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list.

Location. 40° 31.232′ N, 88° 58.565′ W. Marker is in Normal, Illinois, in McLean County. Marker is on East Lincoln Street east of Douglas Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 E Lincoln St, Normal IL 61761, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as

By Jason Voigt, September 29, 2020

2. Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's School Marker

the crow flies. Normal, Illinois (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Camelback Bridge (approx. 1.6 miles away); Home of Joseph W. Fifer (approx. 2.4 miles away); Florence Fifer Bohrer (approx. 2.4 miles away); Franklin Square Historic District (approx. 2.4 miles away); Home of Adlai E. Stevenson I (approx. 2½ miles away); William Florville (approx. 2.7 miles away); David Davis Mansion (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Normal.

Also see . . . Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's School on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 14, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 27 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.