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

Founding of Steeleville

Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020

1. Founding of Steeleville Marker

Inscription. Present-day Steeleville was founded in 1825 by George Steele, who erected and operated an oxen-powered grain treadmill. The town was then known as Steele's Mills. In 1840, it was state chartered and renamed Georgetown. Alma and Jasper Steele additions, adjoining settlements, in 1851, united with Georgetown and became known as Steeleville. In 1869, by act of Illinois legislature, Steeleville was incorporated.

Erected 1976 by Village of Steeleville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 38° 0.434′ N, 89° 39.544′ W. Marker is in Steeleville, Illinois, in Randolph County. It is on West Broadway Street (Illinois Route 4/150) west of North Sparta Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in front of Steeleville City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 W Broadway St, Steeleville IL 62288, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois — Little Egypt.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River

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Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Two Man - Hand Drawn Light Weight Hose PullnCart (within shouting distance of this marker); World Wars I and II Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.4 miles away); To Prepetuate and Rededicate our Democratic Principles (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); Union Church (approx. 6½ miles away).

Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 30, 2020

2. Founding of Steeleville Marker

Marker is in front of Steeleville City Hall.

Photographed by Thomas Smith, July 7, 2025

3. Founding of Steeleville Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,104 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on July 7, 2025, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill.