Galesburg in Kane County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mexican Railroad Workers
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 7, 2023
1. Mexican Railroad Workers Marker
This is dedicated to the memory of the Mexican railroad workers who helped build the railroad during the 1900’s. The workers and their families lived in three railroad camp sites: The Davis St. camp, S. West and Sixth St., Santa Fe camp, W. Berrien and Dietrich Ave., West Humps camp, County 10 and S. Henderson St.
Erected 1998 by Hispanic Community of Galesburg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 40° 56.715′ N, 90° 21.803′ W. Marker is in Galesburg, Illinois, in Kane County. Marker is at the intersection of South Seminary Street and Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling north on South Seminary Street. The marker is on the grounds of the Galesburg Railroad Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 South Seminary Street, Galesburg IL 61401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Locomotive 3006 (within shouting distance of this marker); Colton Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 614 East South Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Orpheum Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kellogg Street (approx. ¼ mile
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 7, 2023
2. Mexican Railroad Workers Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 7, 2023
3. Mexican Railroad Workers Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
