Litchfield in Montgomery County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George Gustavus Lafferty

Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 7, 2023

1. George Gustavus Lafferty Marker

Inscription. George Gustavus Lafferty served as the principal of Litchfield High school from 1924-1926. He died in 1926 at the age of 53. Reports say he "brought order out of chaotic conditions in his two years' work in Litchfield. Mr. Lafferty left this community in better educational conditions than it ever enjoyed before."

Lafferty's funeral attracted approximately 3000 people and was held in the auditorium of Litchfield High School.

Lafferty left behind a wife and two children, his parents and seven siblings. He is buried in Norwood Cemetery in Norwood, Illinois.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 39° 10.63′ N, 89° 39.97′ W. Marker is in Litchfield, Illinois, in Montgomery County. Marker is on West Kirkham Street east of Old U.S. 66, on the right when traveling east. Marker is behind the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 334 Old Rte 66 N, Litchfield IL 62056, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Schutt Mosaic (here, next to this marker); The Litchfield Car and Machine Company (a few steps from this marker); Litchfield's Wind Mill Factory (a few steps from this marker); Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Route 66 (within shouting distance of this marker); The American Radiator Plant Cornerstone (within shouting distance of this marker); The Vic Suhling Sign (within shouting distance of this marker); The Litchfield Community High School 1924-1997 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Litchfield.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 7, 2023

2. George Gustavus Lafferty Marker

Marker is above plaque

Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 7, 2023

3. George Gustavus Lafferty Marker

Located behind the Litchfield Route 66 Museum.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 7, 2023

4. George Gustavus Lafferty Marker

The actual plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.