Amboy in Lee County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen
1868 - 1968
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 8, 2022
1. The Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen Marker
One hundred years ago near this location, T.J. Wright and fellow Illinois Central Railroad conductors founded Division No. 1 Conductors Brotherhood later to become The Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen, the second oldest railway labor union in the United States, representing the man on the road.
Founded initially as a fraternal organization, the ORC&B today functions primarily to improve wages, working conditions and the health and welfare of the men it represents on railroads throughout the United States and in Canada.
Erected 1968 by Clyde F. Lane, President.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Labor Unions • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 41° 42.829′ N, 89° 19.926′ W. Marker is in Amboy, Illinois, in Lee County. It can be reached from East Main Street east of West Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 E Main St, Amboy IL 61310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Amboy Illinois Central Depot (a few steps from this marker); The Orphan Train in Illinois (a few steps from this marker); Carson Pirie Scott & Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln in the Black Hawk War (approx. 11.1 miles away); Reagan Way (approx. 11.4 miles away); Reagan Home (approx. 11.4 miles away); Dixon Historic Center (approx. 11.7 miles away); Lincoln Supports Fremont for President (approx. 11.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amboy.
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 8, 2022
2. The Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen Marker
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 8, 2022
3. For 100 years Illinois Central Main Line of Mid-America marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 384 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
