Geneseo in Henry County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Colonists
Photographed By Craig Doda, August 30, 2018
1. The Colonists Marker
In the year 1636 came the first of the colonists from Bergen and Geneseo New York organized as a church in the wilderness they set forth for the betterment of their families and to plant the institutions of religion and education in a new colony they slowly made their way in the storms and cold of autumn in covered wagons and suffered the privations of winter in rude cabins hastily built on the virgin prairie
with courage endurance and faithfulness they erected a church and school and founded a Christian community their religious cultural and social influence survived and has shaped the life of this community to this day
In memory of their upright lives their devotion to Christian ideals their founding of schools their fostering of culture this tablet is gratefully dedicated in the centenary year.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1636.
Location. 41° 26.944′ N, 90° 9.361′ W. Marker is in Geneseo, Illinois, in Henry County. Marker is at the intersection of South State Street and West Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south on South State Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Geneseo IL 61254, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Geneseo Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Geneseo Gulf War Memorial
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Photographed By Craig Doda, August 30, 2018
2. The Colonists Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
