Polo in Ogle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Cabin in Ogle County
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, December 9, 2022
1. First Cabin in Ogle County Marker
Here on the Galena Trail, Isaac Chambers built a cabin used as a tavern
-1834-
John D. Stevenson, the first merchant had his store in a near-by cabin
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 41° 59.136′ N, 89° 35.914′ W. Marker is in Polo, Illinois, in Ogle County. Marker is on South Galena Trail Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: S Galena Trail 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. Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln 1870-1915 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Buffalo Grove (approx. 0.4 miles away); William Durley Killed Here (approx. 0.4 miles away); William Durley Killed By Indians (approx. 0.4 miles away); Indian Ambush (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lincoln in Polo (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Galena Road (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Boles Trail (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Polo.
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, December 9, 2021
2. First Cabin in Ogle County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
