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

2022 - 300 Years Of Tradition

Photographed By Thomas Smith, September 10, 2022

1. 2022 - 300 Years Of Tradition Marker

Inscription.
A strong suit of the village continues to be the respect and reverence to their traditions, both young and old. From the King's Ball, better known as Twelfth Night Ball, held every year on the first Saturday of January, to the Party in the Park held on Wednesday evenings during the summer, many love to gather and visit with each other to reminisce of times gone by. Many obstacles this community faces continue to be overcome with tenacity, kindness and acceptance.

Historical Relevance
2010 - Apple releases the IPad.
2016 - Levee Fest held to raise funds for levee study.
Mother Teresa achieves sainthood.
2017 - Solar eclipse brings many visitors to the village. 2018 - F.E.M.A. changes flood plain designation. 2019 - Levee holds for 6 months as flood waters threaten.
St. Louis Blues win the Stanley Cup.
2020 - Fort de Chartres celebrates 300 year anniversary.
Coronavirus shuts down country.
2021 - St. Joseph's Parish celebrates Tricentennial.
2022 - Prairie du Rocher celebrates its 300 year anniversary with many events throughout the year.
Russia invades Ukraine.
First African-American woman Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in.

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climates, cultures, and challenges facing all that walk this earth, we hope that this timeline serves as a reminder to one and all, be you local or from afar, that the human spirit is alive and well. Whether your focus is on the past, present, or future, acceptance and love will help all prevail. We all find it much more enjoyable with these attributes sprinkled in.

⚜️ Gifted to the Village on July 10, 2022 as part of the Tricentennial Celebration. ⚜️

Erected 2022.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1722.

Location. 38° 5.112′ N, 90° 5.824′ W. Marker is in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, in Randolph County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and Duclos Street, on the right when traveling north on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 235 Market 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. State Bank of Prairie Du Rocher (within shouting distance of this marker); The Creole House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Creole House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee- Brickey Mansion Destroyed (within shouting distance of

Photographed By Thomas Smith, September 10, 2022

2. 2022 - 300 Years Of Tradition Marker

this marker); 1993 - Prairie du Rocher Spared (within shouting distance of this marker); 1864 U.S. Civil War Skirmish in Prairie du Rocher (within shouting distance of this marker); Conner's Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1902 - Railroad Granted Easement (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prairie du Rocher.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.