Waterloo in Monroe County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

President Obama's Visit to Waterloo

Photographed by Thomas Smith, March 31, 2023

1. President Obama's Visit to Waterloo Marker

Inscription. President Barak Obama visited Monroe County in 2004, when he was running for the U.S. Senate. His visit occurred after his speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. He was greeted by a large crowd of Monroe County Democrats, Republicans, and Independents at the Waterloo VFW hall.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 2004.

Location. 38° 20.203′ N, 90° 9.02′ W. Marker is in Waterloo, Illinois, in Monroe County. It is on N Main Street 0.1 miles south of First Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 North Main Street, Waterloo IL 62298, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Moore Family (here, next to this marker); Lincoln Whig Campaign (here, next to this marker); Porta Westfalica (here, next to this marker); The Bellefontaine Spring & House (here, next to this marker); Legend Tells How Waterloo Got Its Name (here, next to this marker); The Peterstown House (here, next to this marker); Early Politicians (here, next to this marker); Mill Street Gas Explosions (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterloo.

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Photographed by Thomas Smith, March 31, 2023

2. President Obama's Visit to Waterloo Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.