Monmouth in Warren County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Monmouth 1850-1930

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2023

1. Monmouth 1850-1930 Marker

Inscription. During this time period Monmouth grew and many businesses thrived. One reason for this was the rail service that was established here by the C.B. & Q. Railroad in 1855. Monmouth College has a rich tradition and is recognized as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in Illinois and was founded in 1853. The first city water works was completed in March 1889. The artesian well was 1230 feet deep and supplied the city for many years. Western Stoneware opened its doors in the spring of 1894 and was termed “the largest stoneware pottery in the world,” and bears the distinction of being the only pottery in the United States that is completely self-sufficient from mining its own clay to packaging the finished stoneware. Since 1922, Monmouth has had a “flying field” and it is known as the city with the oldest continuously operated airport in Illinois. Another business that prospered was Wells Pet Foods which was founded in 1925 and still produces a large volume of pet foods.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Education • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 40° 54.673′ N,

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90° 38.874′ W. Marker is in Monmouth, Illinois, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of East 1st Avenue and South Main Street, on the left when traveling east on East 1st Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 E 1st Ave, Monmouth IL 61462, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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 7 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Public Square / Central Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monmouth Rotary Club (about 300 feet away); Stephen A. Douglas in Monmouth (about 400 feet away); Joseph Smith Trial / Soldier Monument (about 500 feet away); Founding of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wyatt Earp Birthplace (approx. ¼ mile away); a different

Monmouth 1850-1930 Marker detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2023

2. Monmouth 1850-1930 Marker detail

marker also named Wyatt Earp Birthplace (approx. 1½ miles away).

Also see . . . History of Monmouth. According to Monmouth historians, the town of Monmouth, Illinois was founded in 1831. (Braden Williams) (Submitted on August 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 600 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.