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

State Bank of Prairie Du Rocher

Photographed by Thomas Smith, February 13, 2023

1. State Bank of Prairie Du Rocher Marker

Inscription. The state bank of Prairie du Rocher was built in the year 1904 by the State of Illinois. The bank faced several hardships including a robbery in January of 1965 and damages to the building's exterior due to the near by Western Auto & Restaurant catching fire. The bank was in need of more space and a drive up lane, so after the fire, that became the ideal spot for a new larger bank. The new bank was built in 1986 Over the years the old Bank building has housed multiple businesses including an appliance shop, construction company office, and is currently the community library, started by Ernie & Jane Peiffer. The original vault gate is still on display inside the building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 38° 5.107′ N, 90° 5.843′ W. Marker is in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, in Randolph County. It is on Market Street just north of Duclos Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 223 Market St, Prairie du Rocher IL 62277, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Southern Illinois — Little Egypt.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 2022 - 300 Years Of Tradition (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 this marker); 1993 - Prairie du Rocher Spared (within shouting distance of this marker); Conner's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); 1864 U.S. Civil War Skirmish in Prairie du Rocher (within shouting distance of this marker); 1902 - Railroad Granted Easement (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prairie

State Bank of Prairie Du Rocher image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Thomas Smith, February 13, 2023

2. State Bank of Prairie Du Rocher

du Rocher.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.