Hillsboro in Montgomery County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kathy Dagon
Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 14, 2021
1. Kathy Dagon Marker
Inscription.
Kathy Dagon. . In 2008, Old Settlers Association President Kathy Dagon proposed a public tribute in honor of the 125th Old Settlers celebration - a depiction of Abraham Lincoln to stand upon the newly constructed Hillsboro Plaza. Following a substantial donation by the Association, Kathy spearheaded the fundraising and acquisition of the statue "Among Friends". Her tireless efforts, along with those of a committee of dedicated individuals and hundreds of community donors, commemorate Lincoln's much enjoyed visits to Hillsboro. The statue was dedicated on August 16, 2009. Kathy Dagon died in April of 2015, still serving as president of Old Settlers as she had for 27 years. Her civic service and abundant contributions to Hillsboro and its residents will stand throughout history just as the statue she so passionately envisioned will forever grace what is now Lincoln Plaza in downtown Hillsboro.
In 2008, Old Settlers Association President Kathy Dagon proposed a public tribute in honor of the 125th Old Settlers celebration - a depiction of Abraham Lincoln to stand upon the newly constructed Hillsboro Plaza. Following a substantial donation by the Association, Kathy spearheaded the fundraising and acquisition of the statue "Among Friends". Her tireless efforts, along with those of a committee of dedicated individuals and hundreds of community donors, commemorate Lincoln's much enjoyed visits to Hillsboro. The statue was dedicated on August 16, 2009. Kathy Dagon died in April of 2015, still serving as president of Old Settlers as she had for 27 years. Her civic service and abundant contributions to Hillsboro and its residents will stand throughout history just as the statue she so passionately envisioned will forever grace what is now Lincoln Plaza in downtown Hillsboro.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is April 2015.
Location. 39° 9.641′ N, 89° 29.615′ W. Marker is in Hillsboro, Illinois, in Montgomery County. Marker is on South Main Street south of West Seward Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at Abraham Lincoln Statue Plaza, across from the courthouse. Touch for map.
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Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 S Main St, Hillsboro IL 62049, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding Kathy Dagon. Dagon (1948-2015) was a schoolteacher for the Hillsboro School District for many years, and was a member of many organizations in addition to the Old Settlers Association.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 14, 2021
2. Kathy Dagon Marker
Marker is on the left, at Lincoln Plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
