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Prairie du Rocher in Randolph County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois

Established in 1722

— "Oldest Town in Illinois" —

 
 
Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Thomas Smith, April 19, 2021
1. Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois Marker
Inscription. A stranger entering the quaint village of Prairie Du Rocher, from the east, perceives, while yet descending the steep hill leading to the Great American Bottom, the quiet, undisturbed beauty of the community, with quiet fortitude, We have tenaciously clung to our heritage at the foot of these bluffs since 1722, establishing us as the "oldest town in Illinois" perhaps this will be our only role in history, perhaps this our only claim to fame. Our yet untold history is in our children, and their children's children, our future is their future.
 
Erected 1992 by The New Prairie Du Rocher Improvement Association.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1722.
 
Location. 38° 5.132′ N, 90° 5.929′ W. Marker is in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, in Randolph County. Marker is at the intersection of Henry Street (Illinois Route 155) and Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Henry Street. On the grounds in front of the post office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Henry St, Prairie du Rocher IL 62277, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Krib's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); In Dedication Honor and Memory (about 300 feet away, measured
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in a direct line); a different marker also named Prairie Du Rocher (about 300 feet away); Conner's Store (about 300 feet away); Palmier's Hall & Cafe (about 300 feet away); 1916 - Fort de Chartres Becomes a State Park (about 400 feet away); 1867 - Abraham Lee from Prairie du Rocher Wins Lottery (about 400 feet away); 1778 - Third Flag To Fly Over Prairie du Rocher (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prairie du Rocher.
 
Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Thomas Smith, April 19, 2021
2. Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on April 28, 2022, by Edward Troxel of Creal Springs, Illinois. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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