Hillsboro in Montgomery County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kathy Dagon
Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 14, 2021
1. Kathy Dagon Marker
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.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: "Among Friends" (here, next to this marker); Lincoln in Hillsboro (a few steps from this marker); Hillsboro A Town of Industry and Innovation (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.7 miles away); Litchfield Veterans Memorial Garden (approx. 8.7 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 14, 2021
2. Kathy Dagon Marker
Marker is on the left, at Lincoln Plaza
Another marker is no longer nearby. Hillsboro Plaza History (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
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.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
