Near Polo in Ogle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William Durley Killed Here
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 7, 2022
1. William Durley Killed Here Marker
Erected by Polo Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1832.
Location. 41° 59.458′ N, 89° 36.166′ W. Marker is near Polo, Illinois, in Ogle County. Marker is on South Galena Trail Road, 0.1 miles south of West Eagle Point Road (County Road 6), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13909 W Eagle Point Rd, Polo IL 61064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Durley Killed By Indians (here, next to this marker); Indian Ambush (here, next to this marker); Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln 1870-1915 (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Cabin in Ogle County (approx. 0.4 miles away); Buffalo Grove (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lincoln in Polo (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Galena Road (approx. 2˝ miles away); The Boles Trail (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Polo.
Additional keywords. Black Hawk War
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 30 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 25, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
